Measure what matters. Improve what counts.

Student engagement is one of the strongest predictors of learning success—yet one of the hardest things for schools to measure reliably. Research from the Grattan Institute suggests that 40% of students are disengaged at any point in the school year, limiting their learning, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.

The Vivedus Student Engagement Survey gives schools a clear, research-based picture of how engaged their students really are, what is driving disengagement, and where to focus improvement efforts.

Developed from the internationally recognised Handbook of Student Engagement, this tool provides a practical way for schools to collect meaningful engagement data and turn it into targeted action.

Vivedus offers Principals and Directors of Teaching and Learning with a 'health check' service to analyse and understand the current dynamics and conditions of teaching and learning within their school.
What the Survey Measures

The survey captures engagement across four key domains:

  • Cognitive engagement — curiosity, challenge, and self-regulation
  • Emotional engagement — belonging, safety, connection, and trust
  • Behavioural engagement — effort, participation, and persistence
  • Psychological/social drivers — confidence, agency, and learning identity

Each domain links directly to the factors most strongly associated with learning growth and classroom success.

HOW iT WORKS

1.

A 20-minute online survey

Simple, age-appropriate questions completed by students from Years 3–12.

2.

Expert analysis by Vivedus

We analyse engagement patterns across year levels, cohorts, and sub-schools.

3.

Tailored Engagement Insights Report

You get a detailed report that pinpoints what’s working, what needs attention, and where to focus your next improvement steps.

4. Optional Leadership Briefing

A 45-minute online briefing to walk your leadership team through the data and translate insights into your next improvement cycle.

What's included in the report?

Your report includes:

  • Overall engagement levels
  • Domain-by-domain breakdown
  • Year-level comparisons
  • Strengths and risk areas
  • Hotspot identification
  • Evidence-informed recommendations
  • Practical next steps for teachers, departments, and leadership teams
Pricing

$1,500 +GST per school

  • Flat fee, regardless of school size
  • Includes survey access, analysis, and the Engagement Insights Report
  • Optional 45-min leadership briefing: $300 + GST

Schools often repeat the survey every 12 months to monitor growth, evaluate initiatives, and demonstrate impact.