Independent schools are non-government institutions that generally do not belong to a system.

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

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

There are a number of schools that focus on special areas of the curriculum, or on developing children?s unique talents.

Schools throughout Australia belong in one of three main sectors: government, Catholic or independent. For many people, choosing a sector is the first and most fundamental step towards choosing a school.