Music Focus Schools

In reply to Ms BEDFORD (Florey) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

From 2015-2017, a snapshot of student enrolments in Instrumental Music was undertaken in May of each year.

Following Phase 1 of the implementation to the Music Focus School model, the number of students enrolled in Instrumental Music increased from 6,152 students in 2015 (baseline) to 6,275 students in 2016.

Following full implementation in 2017, 7,769 students were enrolled in Instrumental Music, which represents a 26% increase from the 2015 baseline.

As of May 2017, Instrumental Music provided instruction for students in 58% of schools compare to 52% in 2016 and 51% in 2014 (baseline). A snapshot taken in July 2018 found that there are 8,232 active enrolments. Please note a new database was implemented in 2018 and so data is not directly comparable to previous years.