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Revealed:The state’s most improved schools in the HSC

The NSW Education Department has identified 24 schools as the most improved in lifting band 4,5 and 6 results over the past eight years.

University of NSW vice-chancellor Attila Brungs has unveiled a 10 year plan for the university.

The NSW university that wants to halve students’ rent

The head of the University of NSW says he will double the amount of student housing it offers at half the cost of private providers.

  • byChristopher Harris
Matt Dopierala stepped into the role of principal of James Ruse Agricultural High School in Carlingford late last year.
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‘I’m sure it will happen’:James Ruse High’s plan to return to No.1 revealed

For 27 years,the selective school reigned at the top of HSC league tables until 2023,when it was dethroned by North Sydney Boys.

  • byChristopher Harris
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We learnt how much funding NSW schools receive:What does yours get?

Top selective schools James Ruse and North Sydney Boys benefited from parent contributions upwards of $2000 per student. Search our table to see how your school fares.

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Number of schools caught by NAPLAN writing scandal grows

Number of schools caught by NAPLAN writing scandal grows

Academic integrity experts say the advent of artificial intelligence has made high-stakes tests such as NAPLAN more susceptible to cheating.

  • byChristopher Harris
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Employers want workers back in the office. How do parents of young children cope?

Employers want workers back in the office. How do parents of young children cope?

As more families have both parents working full-time and employers impose return-to-office policies,a new report recommends an overhaul of outside school hours care.

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The battle between Shore school and its former headmaster

The battle between Shore school and its former headmaster

Tim Petterson is alleging a breach of employment contract,but the institution says concerns were raised about his “performance and conduct” before he was dismissed in 2022.

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Revealed:The state’s most improved schools in the HSC
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Revealed:The state’s most improved schools in the HSC

The NSW Education Department has identified 24 schools as the most improved in lifting band 4,5 and 6 results over the past eight years.

  • byLucy Carroll
The NSW university that wants to halve students’ rent

The NSW university that wants to halve students’ rent

The head of the University of NSW says he will double the amount of student housing it offers at half the cost of private providers.

  • byChristopher Harris