Question seeks data on WA public school enrolment capacity and projections of schools reaching or exceeding capacity in the next 3 years. The answer provided is non-specific, referencing the Department's obligation to provide education to all eligible students.

AnsweredQoN 262Legislative Assembly
Asked
26 June 2025
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Education

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I refer to the enrolment capacity of WA public schools, and I ask: (a) How many WA public schools have reached their enrolment capacity as at the 2025 Census; and (b) How many WA public schools are projected to (i) reach or (ii) exceed enrolment capacity within the next 3 years?

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Answered
19 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
4 days
(a)-(b)  In line with the School Education Act 1999, the Department of Education is required to provide all eligible students with access to public education. In line with relevant policies and procedures, the Department of Education ensures schools are able to accommodate students from within their local-intake area where appropriate. For eligible students with disability this includes education support schools, education support centres and schools with an endorsed education support program in addition to their local school.

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