If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.

You can get an overall picture of any school by reading its profile. Each school's profile includes details of its main characteristics.

While most scholarships are open to all students, the most likely recipients are generally students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit or financial need.

Government schools make up the largest sector, with around 65 per cent of enrolments nationally.

One of the best ways of evaluating a school is to look at the ways in which it reports to parents.

Parents of high school children in non-government schools are always asked to pay fees and often to contribute to building or development funds.

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