The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Primary and secondary school data

Confidence, interest and skills in STEM start at a young age. Many factors influence girls’ perceptions and attitudes to STEM.

See how these early experiences can shape whether girls are motivated to take STEM subjects and aspire towards a STEM career.

Parents’ perceptions and attitudes to STEM

Explore how parents’ perceptions and attitudes to STEM influence young people's education and career choices.

Teachers and career advisers' perceptions and attitudes to STEM

Explore how educators’ perceptions and attitudes to STEM influence young people’s education and career decisions.

Youth perceptions and attitudes to STEM

Explore young people’s awareness and perceptions of STEM subjects and careers.

Perceptions and attitudes to STEM among gender diverse youth

Explore young gender diverse people’s awareness and perceptions of STEM subjects and careers.

Australian assessment scores

NAPLAN is a point-in-time assessment to see how each child is progressing against Australian literacy and numeracy standards over time.

International assessment scores

The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests 15-year-old students from around the world in science, mathematics and reading.

Year 12 subject enrolment in STEM and other fields

Australian schools education data looks at enrolments for students by gender and field of education.