Strategy News for Schools Newsletter

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Strategy News for Schools – Edition 50

Hello

In this edition:

1. Strategic Planning for 2027
2. Educate+ International Conference 2026 Brisbane Wrap Up
3. Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools: Ultimate rankings revealed
4. Intergenerational Report – Future School Age Numbers
5. Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Annual Statistical Report 2026 – School Planning
6. Peter’s Upcoming ISNSW Presentation in Sydney

1. Strategic Planning for 2027

Will 2027 be the year when you and your team are committed to a new Strategic Plan? At Spectrum Analysis, we assist you with whatever level of geodemographic analysis you feel is appropriate for your early learning centre, school, college or university. 

Some of our clients request a full analysis where we examine data around population, growth, socio-economics and operational issues including bus routing and usage. Others prefer a more do-it-yourself DIY approach and purchase our GeoMapping Plus product, either with or without non-identified students data mapped. 

Either way, our geodemographic work helps education providers use a facts and data-driven approach to their future strategy planning decisions. We welcome your enquiry – so let’s chat on +61 411 604 921 or email peterb@spectrumanalysis.com.au 

2. Educate+ International Conference 2026 Brisbane Wrap Up

Spectrum Analysis was an exhibitor at the Educate+ International Conference in Brisbane from 1–4 September 2026. With over 800 attendees, it was an incredible event! Well done to the organising committee, presenters, delegates, Excellence Award recipients, new Fellow members and everyone else involved. Our wrap up has some photos and links to some posts on LinkedIn that you might enjoy reading…
https://spectrumanalysis.com.au/blog/educate-plus-international-conference-2026-building-futures-brisbane

3. Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools: Ultimate rankings revealed

The News Corp newspapers (The Advertiser, Herald Sun etc) have recently completed a report on the Top 100 Private Schools in Australia and Spectrum Analysis provided data and commentary for this feature that ran online and in print on 16 and 17 September 2026. If you are a subscriber, check it out online at https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/education/regions/south-australia/australias-top-100-schools-2026-where-your-kids-will-get-the-best-private-education-in-sa/news-story/eef3eed0528462c970b4a385fa5a4449

4. Intergenerational Report – Future School Age Numbers

The Seventh Intergenerational Report IGR was released on 21 September 2026 by our current Treasurer Jim Chalmers and in this blog article, we explore what it signals for school-age numbers in the future. For example, the under-20 population is now projected to grow by only about 10.4% by the early 2060’s, whereas the 2023 report expected that same group to grow by almost 28%. It is time to start preparing now. https://spectrumanalysis.com.au/blog/intergenerational-report-2026-summary

5. Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Annual Statistical Report 2026 – School Planning

The 21st Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey and Annual Statistical Report was released on 23 September 2026  by the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Institute of of Applied Economic and Social Research. In this blog article, we look at what this means for school planning when families are better educated, housing stress is reshaping affordability and student wellbeing is under strain. This makes gathering local data insights essential. https://spectrumanalysis.com.au/blog/household-income-and-labour-dynamics-in-australia-hilda-annual-statistical-report-2026-summary

6. Peter’s Upcoming ISNSW Presentation in Sydney

21 October 2026
School Planning – at the Independent Schools NSW Business and Operations Symposium – Advancing the business of education
11.50am – 12.35pm Jones Room
UTS Aerial Function Centre, Sydney, Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007
https://www.isnsw.edu.au/featured-events/business-operations-conference

Whilst in Sydney, in person visits to your school can be organised…(will also be in Canberra between 18-20 October).

We look forward to supporting you and your teams in the future.