Do Catholic Schools Make a Difference? Evidence from Australia

Francis Vella

Journal of Human Resources, 1999, vol. 34, issue 1, 208-224

Abstract: This paper examines whether the substantial benefits reported for attending Catholic schools in the United States also exist for students of Catholic schools in Australia. We find that despite its relatively low cost, attendance at Australian Catholic schools increases the probability of completing high school by 17 percentage points. The evidence also suggests that attendance at Australian Catholic schools increases the probability of obtaining higher education and is associated with a superior performance in the labor market.

Date: 1999
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