Data Collection and Evaluation

Quality data collection and evaluation are key to effective research.  The Department collects data to monitor performance across schools and early childhood services with the aim to improve services and outcomes in child services and student learning, and to enhanced engagement with the system, and provide strategies for successful transition into careers and lifelong learning.

Data collection in schools

Australian Early Development Index – information on the AEDI project which gathers population data based on the evaluation of children’s development as they enter school.

School Performance Data - information about Victorian government school performance and tools to support school effectiveness and improvement including: performance reports, surveys, and benchmarking publications.

School Census Information - contains instructions for counting school students for statistical purposes and on issues concerning the last census, the census process checklist, and frequently asked questions.

On Track Destination Data- comprehensive information about post school destinations providing data on progress of year 10-12 students, in the previous year, to find out if they are studying or in full time work since leaving school.

Senior Secondary Statistics (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/) - statistics on student performance in each VCE, VCE VET and VCAL area of study.

Post Compulsory Completion and Achievement Information (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/) - provides a wide range of data on school programs and student outcomes, including completion rates, median study scores and percentages of study scores of 40 and over for all schools delivering the VCE. Annual data since 2003 are also provided.

Senior Secondary certificate statistical information (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/subjectstats.html)
details student performance in each senior secondary certificate assessment undertaken in a given year. Includes information about VCE, VCAL and Training in Schools (VETiS).

See also: VCAA Research and Statistics (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/research.html) - provides a wide range of research and statistical information regarding the operation and conduct of curriculum and assessment activities in the Victorian education system.

Data Collection in early years services

Victorian Child & Adolescent Monitoring System (VCAMS) -  The Statewide Outcomes for Children Branch (http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/statewide-outcomes/) is developing a comprehensive, across government, monitoring system which aims to monitor and report on the safety, health, development, learning and wellbeing of children and young people in Victoria.  Contact the Branch for further information.