Snapshot of the Sector
The non-government school sector is a vital part of the education landscape in NSW. Each year it educates around one third of NSW students, offering a diverse range of school choices.
Educating over 470,000 students in NSW.
Given by the NSW Government to non-government schools in recurrent funding.
Eligibility for funding
To be eligible for financial assistance from the NSW Government, a non-government school must not operate for profit.
Section 83C of the Education Act 1990 defines what operating for profit means.
NESA assists schools with understanding their obligations and how to meet them.
We also assist the Minister for Education and Early Learning with:
- regulatory decision making and policy
- investigating breaches of section 83C.
Understanding not for profit regulation
About not for profit funding requirements
Understand the not for profit obligations of non-government schools receiving government support, and the roles of NESA and the Advisory Committee.
Changes to not for profit regulation
Learn about the reform process, timeline and what is changing after the section 83C Review.
Not-For-Profit Guidelines
Download the Not-For-Profit Guidelines for Non-Government Schools.
Talk to our team
Contact the Regulation of Non-Government School Funding team with general or compliance enquiries.
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Get in contact with NESA
You can contact NESA by phone or post.
Call: +61 2 9367 8111
NSW Education Standards Authority
PO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001
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