Regulating home schooling

Why this is important

Since 2020, the number of children registered for home schooling in Victoria has grown rapidly, increasing by 83 per cent in 2025 to 11,691. 

The learning outcomes of home-schooled children strongly depend on their at-home learning environment and the quality of instruction they receive. 

Without a responsive regulatory regime, there is a risk that a growing number of Victorian children may not receive the education they are entitled to. This could limit their ability to engage in future training, study and employment, and impact their quality of life.

With home schooling on the rise in Victoria, it is timely to examine whether government regulation is performing effectively.

What we plan to examine

We plan to examine if the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority's regulation of home schooling enables high-quality education outcomes. 

Who we plan to examine

Department of Education

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority