Mr. Staltari's question seeks data on the average exclusion period for WA public school students from 2023-2025. The Minister for Education provides the requested data, showing a slight decrease in exclusion duration.

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12 August 2025
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I refer to student exclusions in WA public schools, and I ask: (a) What was the average period of time that a WA public school student was excluded for in the following school years: (i) 2023; (ii) 2024; and (iii) 2025 to date?

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Answered
17 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
10 days
The following includes the average period of time a student is temporarily excluded from their school. A student who is temporarily excluded can return to their school following a period of social, emotional and learning support outside the school environment.
(a)(i) 63 school days
(a)(ii) 57 school days
(a)(iii) 58 school days*
*up to and including 11 August 2025.

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