More funding for St George schools in 2022

The NSW Government will allocate a total of $8.7 million to the 18 public schools within the Oatley electorate for 2022.

Local schools have now received their School Budget Allocation Report which includes funding allocated through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM), a needs based funding model that ensures funding is targeted at supporting the individual needs of students.

Funding for the local area is part of a total annual $10.4 billion being delivered to NSW public schools in 2022 that will drive improved student learning outcomes.

Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, said that local schools are receiving more funding than ever before under this Government.

“The NSW Government is continuing to provide record investments in our public schools to ensure that every student can access the educational resources and facilities that they need to succeed,” Mr Coure said.

“This Government is proud of its investment in public education. Principals will use this funding allocation to effectively plan for the needs of their students and the school community.”

The allocation of RAM funding recognises that the needs of schools across NSW differ and takes into account the socio-economic profile of students, Aboriginal student numbers, students with disability and English language proficiency.

Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the funding provides certainty and gives schools the ability to plan the investment for their students.

“The allocations are part of a total $10.4 billion investment being delivered directly to public schools in 2022, supporting our students and improving their learning outcomes,” Minister Mitchell said.

“This record investment is not a ‘spend and forget’, but a targeted approach solely focused on our students and underpinned by the new School Success Model.”

The School Success Model’s commitment to simplifying school budgets and reducing time spent on low-value administrative tasks in schools strengthens the State wide focus on teaching and learning to ensure funding is invested to improve results.

The NSW Government is working towards creating Australia’s best education system and providing students with world-class education no matter where they live.