Background

In Queensland responsibility for reporting in the compulsory years of schooling rests with the school authorities both individual and systemic. The Queensland School Curriculum Council’s responsibility is limited to providing (in its syllabuses) principles and guidelines for assessment.

The purposes of internal (school-based) reporting in the compulsory years of schooling are "accountability" and "continuous improvement". Generally, schools report to parents on a regular basis about student performance standards, and to their school communities through annual reports that also refer to student performance standards as well as other aspects of school development, organisation and administration. At the end of the compulsory years of studying (Year 10) schools may choose to issue and "official" Year 10 certificate (prepared by Education Queensland) or their own school reports.