Australia: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Australia |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 17.88 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1971 - 1999 |
| Average | 18.86 |
| Min - Max | 15.61 - 25.12 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 1999 is 17.88 students per teacher, unchanged from 17.88 students per teacher in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 28.61 students per teacher, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1971 to 1999 is 18.86 students per teacher. The minimum value, 15.61 students per teacher, was reached in 1984 while the maximum of 25.12 students per teacher was recorded in 1971.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Australia is the number of primary school pupils divided by the number of primary school teachers. It is generally considered better to have fewer pupils per teacher.
Definition: Primary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in primary school.
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| Tertiary school enrollment | 112.69 | 2021 | percent |
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