The Independent Schools Australia survey gathered data from 2000 parents from public, private and catholic schools in the country.
Data shows “Gaining confidence and self-esteem” is the top priority for parents of private school students. Only 44% of parents are choosing private schools for “educational excellence” a 6% drop from the previous survey 5 years ago.
Independent Schools Australia Chief Executive Margery Evans says “Most parents want more from education than just academic results.”