concept   school
culture   Australia
statement   In Australia, government-funded school education includes primary and secondary schooling.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 elementary school Australia Referred to as primary school and typically consists of Key Stage 1 (ages 5 to 7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11). 1
2 elementary school Australia Elementary school is not a common term; instead, primary school is used to refer to the first stage of compulsory education. 1
3 elementary school Australia Elementary school is often referred to as primary school and includes different year groupings, such as reception, year 1, year 2, and so on. 1
4 high school Australia Referred to as 'secondary school', and typically spans grades 7-12, with students aged 12-18. 1
5 high school Australia Less common than in the US and Canada, with some students leaving school at the age of 16 to pursue vocational training or work. 1
6 high school Australia Involves secondary education but the specific terminology and grade structure may differ from the United States and Canada. 1
7 state school Australia State schools are publicly funded institutions providing free education to students. 1
8 state school Australia State schools are government-funded, but students may be required to pay minimal fees for attendance. 1