This parliamentary question seeks data on reported physical assaults by students against other students and staff in WA schools during Term 3, 2025, and how many incidents were reported to police. The answer reveals a significant number of reported assaults.

AnsweredQoN 885Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 October 2025
Portfolio
Education

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(1) In Term 3 of 2025, how many incidents of physical assault by a student were reported as occurring against: (a) Another student; and (b) School staff? (2) How many of the incidents in (1)(a-b) resulted in the filing of a police report?

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Answered
20 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
11 days
Agency Answer
(1) (a) 444
(b) 569
(2) (a) 39
(b) 21
Note:
·           Physical assault may include intentional or non-intentional incidents involving a person with disability and/or special needs.
·           Filing a report to police does not mean police have been required to attend or a police reference number was provided.

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