Student wellbeing data

2026 Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey (SWES)  

The 2026 results provide a statewide snapshot of student wellbeing and engagement, and show how these experiences are changing over time. 

Explore the full results in the 2026 All Tasmanian Government Students Report. 

Key results from the 2026 survey include: 

Participating

• 92% of students felt connected to adults in their home
• 89% of students felt they had good quality social support from peers
• 76% of students reported being resilient in challenging times   

Learning

• 95% of students reported they had good relationships and support from their teachers  
• 82% of students reported that they persist with classroom tasks to support their learning  
• 82% of students reported they persevere at tasks  

Loved, Safe and Valued

• 90% of students felt connected to adults at school  
• 88% of students feel safe at school most of the time  
• 75% of students felt that teachers and students care about each other & treat each other with respect  

Material Basics

• 69% of students reported having a good night’s sleep*  
• 76% of students reported having a nutritional breakfast*    
• 85% of students reported having participated in organised activities at least once a week  

* based on students reporting they had a good night’s sleep or ate breakfast at least three times a week  

Healthy

• 81% of students reported being generally optimistic  
• 25% of students reported they frequently worry about things at home and at school 

Positive sense of culture & identity

• 76% of students feel that they belong at their school    
• 82% of students feel part of a group of friends and usually fit in with other students

*Results reported are either high and medium combined, or low.