Catholic Education South Australia has welcomed the Malinauskas state Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Albanese Government.
As part of the agreement, the South Australian Government will continue to provide 22 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard to non-government schools for the next 10 years.
The new agreement will see more than $60 billion allocated to South Australian public and non-government schools over the next decade.
For Catholic and Independent schools, the long-term commitment provides certainty and support for ongoing efforts to improve outcomes in literacy and numeracy, expand STEM learning, strengthen student wellbeing, and enhance teacher workforce support and leadership development.
Catholic Education South Australia’s executive director Neil McGoran said the funding agreement would benefit families, schools, and students across the state.
“We welcome this significant commitment which will both inform long-term planning and provide a tangible benefit to all Catholic schools in South Australia for at least the next 10 years,” Dr McGoran said.
“This is an excellent outcome for our families and for Catholic education and importantly supports our efforts to ensure that Catholic schools are truly accessible for all.
“Together with our school communities and families, we remain deeply committed to delivering a high-quality education that empowers every student to thrive.”
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the agreement would ensure all students in South Australia have access to the resources they need.
“This agreement means that no child educated in South Australia will be left behind and our young people will have the resources they need to achieve their best.
“We are committed to improving educational outcomes for all South Australian students, and this funding agreement ensures stability for the decade ahead.”
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Long-term funding for Catholic schools confirmed by the State Government (CESA)
