On the online form the type of education institution attending question is split into two parts. When a respondent selects either 'Primary', 'Secondary' or 'Tertiary institution (e.g. University and vocational education and training, including TAFE and private training providers)' they are presented with a second question to describe the education institution in more detail.
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What type of education institution is Person 1 attending?
Include secondary colleges and senior high schools under ‘Secondary school’.
For external, online or correspondence students, mark the type of institution in which they are enrolled.
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Preschool
Primary school
Secondary school
Tertiary institution (e.g. University and vocational education and training, including TAFE and private training providers)
Other education institution
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What type of education institution is Person 1 attending?
Include secondary colleges and senior high schools under ‘Secondary school’.
For external, online or correspondence students, mark the type of institution in which they are enrolled.
More information
Select 'Preschool' for a child who attends an early childhood education program. This may be conducted in conjunction with a centre based day care provider.
Preschool is a structured, play based learning program, primarily aimed at children in the year or two before they commence full-time schooling.
For students attending a combined primary and secondary school (e.g. K-12 school), report the level of schooling based on the year level they are currently attending.
For a person currently studying at home because of lockdowns or other COVID-related reasons, select the type of education institution the person usually attends or is enrolled in.
Question when respondents select 'Primary school'
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What type of primary school is Person 1 attending?
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Government
Catholic
Other non-government
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What type of primary school is Person 1 attending?
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‘Other non-government’ are independent education institutions, including Anglican schools and other schools which have associations with religious or secular bodies, or are entirely independent.
Question when respondents select 'Secondary school'
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What type of secondary school is Person 1 attending?
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Government
Catholic
Other non-government
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What type of secondary school is Person 1 attending?
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‘Other non-government’ are independent education institutions, including Anglican schools and other schools which have associations with religious or secular bodies, or are entirely independent.
Question when respondents select 'Tertiary institution'
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What type of tertiary education institution is Person 1 attending?
Vocational education and training (including TAFE and private training providers)
University or other higher education
