Rural and remote education

The department is committed to ensuring that all student, no matter where they live, have access to a range of high-quality early learning, education and training programs.

Financial assistance and extra services are offered so those students aren’t disadvantaged by their geographic location.

Schools of distance education

Schools of distance education deliver programs to students who can’t attend a state school.

Home-based learners who choose not to attend a local school may attend a school of distance education (for an annual fee).

Find out about the eligibility criteria and fees for schools of distance education.

Boarding schools

These state schools have residential facilities. Contact the school for more information.

Search for independent boarding schools

Financial support

Check the available financial support for rural and remote students.

Parent support

Isolated Children's Parents' Association—a voluntary national parent body dedicated to ensuring that geographically isolated students have equal access to education.