As Christian parents endeavour to raise their children to know and love God the question of Christian education will likely arise. In 2019 nearly 4 million students attended just over 9500 schools in Australia. Government schools accounted for 65 per cent of all student enrolments, Catholic schools (20 per cent) and Independent schools (15 per cent) accounted for the remainder of enrolments.
There is a range of factors Christian parents will consider when making a choice regarding Christian education.
Local community
If living in a rural or regional area Christian parents may have to choose between sending their child to their preferred school or attending a school within their local community. This is a significant choice; parents need to consider how much daily travel is sustainable for their child versus the potential benefits offered by the school.