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Emma RoweThe Conversation |
Schools ask parents to contribute to basic supplies such as stationery and first aid supplies. The price tag can be four figures, per child, per year.
It’s not uncommon to hear of schools having more than 2,000 students, particularly for high schools.
About 37% of Australian students now go to a non-government school.
As Australian families prepare for term 1, many will receive letters from their public schools asking them to pay fees.