WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding funding and number of Curriculum and Reengagement in Education (CARE) schools from 2017-2023. The data shows increasing funding and number of schools over time.

AnsweredQoN 881Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 October 2025
Portfolio
Education

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I refer to Curriculum and Reengagement in Education (CARE) schools in Western Australia, and I ask: (a) What was the total amount of funding provided by the State Government to operate CARE schools in the following school years: (i) 2023; (ii) 2022; (iii) 2021; (iv) 2020; (v) 2019; (vi) 2018; and (vii) 2017; and (b) How many CARE schools were operating in each of the years outlined in?

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Answered
2 December 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
12 days
Answer
Year
(a)
(b)
(i)                     2023
$19,017,720
16
(ii)                    2022
$17,864,566
16
(iii)       2021
$16,992,853
15
(iv)                   2020
$18,213,626
14
(v)                    2019
$16,173,854
13
(vi)                   2018
$13,558,983
13
(vii)      2017
$10,638,030
13

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