Anglican education in Australia
Anglican education in Australia refers to the education services provided by the Anglican Church of Australia within the Australian education system. Since the late 18th century, the Anglican Church has been an important provider of education services within Australia. There are around 145 Anglican schools in Australia, providing for more than 105,000 children.
Richard Johnson, chaplain to the First Fleet, was charged with the organisation of schooling.
The King's School, Parramatta, c.1890.
Melbourne Grammar School students and building, c. 1914
Prince Charles in 2005 with students from his Australian alma mater, Geelong Grammar.
Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education, followed by secondary education, and finally tertiary education, which includes higher education and vocational education. Regulation and funding of education is primarily the responsibility of the States and territories; however, the Australian Government also plays a funding role.
St Patricks Primary in Murrumbeena one of many Catholic primary schools in Australia
The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, a government school in Melbourne CBD, pictured in 2007
Warwick High School, a government school in Warwick, Queensland, pictured in 2007
Quairading District High School, a government school in Quairading, Western Australia, pictured in 2018