NSW public schools’ revenue from licensed canteens (2014-2023)

Canteen license revenue as included in the NSW Department of Education’s Annual Report, and as included in individual NSW government school Annual Reports.\r\n\r\n**Data Notes:**\r\n\r\n* The choice of method of operation of school canteens must be made in consultation with parent organisations in determining the best outcome for the school and its community.\r\n\r\n* A standard canteen license agreement provides a set fee over a committed time period. Whilst the licensee administers the canteen, the principal maintains control over the agreement including the types of food sold.\r\n\r\n* For calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022, fee waivers provided to external canteen operators (due to Covid-19)were reported as canteen license revenue.\r\n\r\n**Data Source:**\r\n\r\n* Financial Controlling, Finance Directorate, NSW Department of Education\r\n