Public Education Foundation Ltd
Board Interlocks (8 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation operates on principles of fairness, equity and opportunity — identifying and supporting potential based on need and individual excellence. They believe in sustainability of relationships and resources, and their theory of change centers on removing financial barriers that prevent disadvantaged students from fully participating in education. Their scholarships address multiple factors of disadvantage: low socioeconomic backgrounds, Indigenous heritage, refugee status, rural/remote location, and disability.
Tips for Applicants
The Foundation runs many named scholarships with specific eligibility criteria (Indigenous background, refugee status, rural/remote location, disability, etc.). Review the extensive list of named scholarships to find those matching your circumstances. Applications for 2023 showed a 16% increase in demand, so competition is strong. The Foundation emphasizes 'potential based on need' — articulate clearly how disadvantage has impacted your education and how the scholarship will help you achieve your goals. They particularly value students who demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges like bushfires, floods, or family financial hardship.
Programs & Opportunities (9)
Scholarships aimed at developing educational leaders in public schools.
Scholarships awarded to students to assist with their education expenses.
Support for teachers to enhance their professional development and impact in the classroom.
Financial assistance for high-potential secondary students in specific regional areas across Australia
Supports primary school students in their early school years to participate fully in education
Various scholarships for refugee students, TAFE study, primary scholarships and HSC excellence
Supports NSW students in their first two years of secondary education
Professional development at Harvard Graduate School of Education for public school principals
Supports NSW public high school students to participate in all aspects of their education
Notable Grants
- 3 educator scholarships to Harvard Graduate School of Education (early career, mid-career and principals programs)
- Laptops to 700+ disadvantaged students across 50+ schools via WorkVentures partnership
- Scholarships to 128 recipients in 2022 Minister's and Secretary's Awards for Excellence program
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6M | $2.8M | $4.5M | $-58,479 |
| 2022 | $2.9M | $2.3M | $4.5M | $571K |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $4.4M | $529K |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $1.5M | $3.8M | $1.2M |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $2.7M | $245K |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $1.3M | $2.4M | $-126,052 |
| 2017 | $1.2M | $933K | $2.4M | $284K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-12129228413
- ABN
- 12129228413
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (8)
- board member
- board member
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- officeholder
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.6M
- Assets
- $4.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 53
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2150
- Locality
- HARRIS PARK
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 5/10
- LGA
- Parramatta
- SA2 Region
- Parramatta - North
- Entities in Area
- 855
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.