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There are xx employees in the Private Schools industry in Australia, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The industry includes private schools that provide primary education, secondary education, combined primary and secondary education and special education. State and territory governments do not administer these schools, although private schools must adhere to educational policies set by relevant jurisdictions and often receive subsidies from the government. In most instances, the industry provides education that is delivered to students for a compulsory fee. Private schools are also referred to as non-government schools.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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There is 192,888 people employed in the Private Schools in Australia as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Private Schools in Australia grew 3.1% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
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The average Private Schools in Australia business is 68.2 employees.
The average business in the Private Schools in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Private Schools in Australia has decreased in the last five years.