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Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?

Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?

We know more students are going to private schools, even though fees can be steep and families might need outside help to afford them.

03.08.2026 20

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Australia’s frighteningly unequal funding system favours private schools, argues Jane Caro. How can we fix it?

Rich Kid, Poor Kid highlights the urgency and devastation of the school funding problem in Australia.

05.05.2026 30

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