Margery Evans
Margery Evans is the chief executive of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW, where she advocates for the role of not-for-profit independent and Catholic schools in the education system. She recently commented on the importance of the diverse education landscape in New South Wales, emphasizing the need for education leaders to focus on improving their schools rather than yearning for overseas models.
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NSW Independent Schools Association chief executive Margery Evans said much of the private school enrolment growth was in low- and mid-fee faith-based schools serving low- to middle-income families in Sydney’s newest and fastest growing suburbs.
Girls and faith-based education driving record numbers
Australia· 2026-03-05
Margery Evans is the chief executive at Independent Schools NSW, expecting continued growth in private school enrollment.
Sydney high schools need to find room for 22,000 more students in the next decade. Where?Australia· 2026-01-14
Margery Evans, chief executive of Independent Schools NSW, emphasized the financial pressures on families and schools.
Sydney private school fees near $55,000 at The Scots College, SCEGGS DarlinghurstAustralia· 2026-01-13
Margery Evans curtly said it was 'unconstructive to yearn for an overseas education model that never existed in this country'.
Public v private schools: Culture war fails everyoneAustralia· 2025-04-08
Margery Evans is the chief executive of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW and commented on the importance of the Catholic and Independent school sectors.
NSW Education Department boss questions existence of private schoolsAustralia· 2025-04-07