Parent, Student, and Staff Surveys

Parent Satisfaction

The School surveyed parents in 2022 using question items designed by the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The survey was carried out electronically. Overall, 315 responses were received out of 1300 students, giving a good return rate.

44 Junior School parents, 134 Middle School parents, and 191 Senior School parents responded (some parents have students in more than one section of the school).

PARENTS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE SCHOOL:

The School achieved 80% approval ratings in almost every area, with respondents indicating either ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’. Notably, 93% of parents felt that their son liked being at Camberwell Grammar School, and 95% reported their son feeling safe at school. Parents overwhelmingly commended the School as a nurturing, inspiring, and supportive environment. In addition, parents raised valuable points for improvement, which the School will look into. Camberwell Grammar School is committed to constant improvement and welcomes feedback from parents and students.

Student Satisfaction

The School surveyed students in 2022 using question items designed by the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The survey was carried out electronically with students from Years 5 to 12.

Overall, 687 responses were received, giving a very high return rate. 45 Junior School students, 351 Middle School students, and 291 Senior School students responded.

STUDENTS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE SCHOOL:

Students rated the School highly on key indicators such as teacher expectations and being given the opportunity to do interesting things. Almost all students felt that Camberwell Grammar School is a safe and welcoming place for them, with a range of support offered by teachers. Students indicated they receive excellent pastoral care, effective teaching, and helpful feedback from their teachers and that the School looks for ways to improve. The School will continue to look for ways to improve with ongoing work with teachers and pastoral care teams in 2023.

Staff Satisfaction

The School surveyed all staff – teaching and non-teaching – in 2022. 97 out of a possible 236 staff responded, giving a response rate of 41%.

KEY FINDINGS INCLUDE:

The responses were overwhelmingly positive. The survey identified several strengths in the School: Staff feel a strong sense of pride and connection to the School’s goals, values, and vision. Staff share high collegiality with their peers and appreciate the spirit of the School community and the School’s resources and support. However, staff identified a high workload and indicated they would like enhanced collaboration between teams and departments, which will be addressed in 2023.