Infographic: Reasons for long-term student absence

Authors

• Dominique Russell, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Publication Date

7-17-2026

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Subjects

Attendance

Abstract

As a school, understanding the reasons for student absenteeism in your context is key to providing targeted support. Drawing on data from PISA 2022, new OECD research shows school attendance problems are widespread and increasing. In this infographic, we share the reasons students missed 3 or more consecutive months of schooling.

Recommended Citation

Russell, Dominique. (July 2026) ‘Infographic: Reasons for long-term student absence’, Teacher infographic. Retrieved from https://https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/infographic-reasons-for-long-term-student-absence

Copyright Statement

©The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd or its licensors 2026. To make a request for reuse, email Teacher Editor - teachereditor@acer.edu.au

Place of Publication

Melbourne, Australia

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)