50Non‑government schools—information about students

50 Non‑government schools—information about students

(1) The following information about students included in a non‑government school’s census day enrolment for a year must be included in the school’s census return for the year: (a) the number of students at the school for the year, and the number of full‑time and part‑time students at the school for the year; (b) for each year of schooling—the number of students at the school in each category that is defined by reference to the following characteristics as specified, in writing, by the Secretary: (i) age; (ii) gender; (iii) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; (iv) distance education students; (v) students who board.

Note: For the number of students at a school for the year, see section 9B.

(2) For each year of schooling, the number of: (a) overseas students; and (b) students who hold or are included in a visa in force under the Migration Act 1958; included in a non‑government school’s census day enrolment for a year must also be included in the school’s census return for the year. (3) An overseas student is taken to be a student for the purposes of subsection (2). (4) Information must not explicitly identify any student. (5) Paragraph 46(3)(a) does not apply in relation to the information mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(iv) of this section.