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Indigenous students

Indigenous students are students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identify as an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander.

Where school records do not include this information, schools may need to rely on self identification or seek parental advice.

Records of this information need to be retained by the school/governing body for a period of five years from Census Day, and in a way that ensures the integrity and security of the data and documents.

It is important to note that Indigenous persons exercise a choice in identifying their Indigenous status, and schools should discourage other parties from identifying a student’s Indigenous status.

>> Completing the Indigenous students fields

Last updated 20 January, 2026

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