Mr. Staltari's question seeks data on the reasons for student exclusions in WA public schools during 2025, broken down by specific clauses of the School Education Act. The answer provides the number of exclusions for each clause.

AnsweredQoN 1484Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 December 2025
Portfolio
Education

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I refer to grounds for excluding students in WA public schools under the School Education Act (WA) , and I ask: (a) For each exclusion order made in the 2025 school year, how many were a result of: (i) (91)(a)(i) A breach of school discipline that has adversely affected or threatened the safety of any person who is on the school premises or participating in an educational programme of the school; (ii) (91)(a)(ii) A breach of school discipline that has caused or is likely to result in damage to property; and (iii) (91)(b) A student’s behaviour being disruptive to the educational instruction of other students?

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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
3 days
(a)
(i) 181
(ii) 8
(iii) 17
Note: a student may be issued an exclusion order for an incident involving multiple breaches of school discipline.

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