Schools--State ( All States except NSW)

The state schools listed under this heading can be found within all the states in Australia except in New South Wales (NSW). Schools each provide information regarding their range of services and facilities, with information provided for website and telephone contact details. State schools are either at primary or secondary level, with some schools servicing both. Some schools will have facilities to support international students and will also offer counselling and other student services.

Different specialist programs may be offered in addition to the state curriculum, including information technology, languages, mathematics, music, performing arts, physical education, science, and sports. State schools may be coeducational, or may be for boys or girls only; they may even offer boarding facilities. Some schools will be able to offer special education and vocational education and training programs. Facilities commonly included in state schools may include canteens, churches, gardens, gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, medical facilities, music centres, performing arts centres, resource centres, theatres, and workshops. Sporting and extracurricular teams and activities may also be supported, together with music, drama and scientific clubs. Schools may offer beginner to advanced language programs at primary and secondary levels, as well as support for students from other language backgrounds.

Public and school holidays are common within the schools in any one state, although some regional differences may exist for discretionary public holidays. For more information on school holidays in Canberra, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, contact either the school or the state or territory education department.