Schools, enrolment and retention rates
Since 1848, there has been substantial development in the NSW government school system and growth in the number of students enrolled and completing school.
The NSW Education Data Hub has data on:
- the number of NSW government schools from 1848 onward
- the number of enrolments in NSW government schools from 1848 onward
- plus other datasets relating to former and current NSW government schools.
Last modified date
16/03/2026
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Executive director
Jacqueline Hodges, Silva Hiendra
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Education and Skills Reform