Torres Strait Islander Eddie Koiki Mabo was an Indigenous community leader and human rights activist who achieved national prominence as the successful principal plaintiff in the landmark High Court of Australia ruling on native land title.
Typical ages and grade groupings in contemporary, public and private schools may be found through the U.S. Department of Education. Generally there are three stages: elementary school (K-5th/6th grade), middle school (6th/7th-8th grades) and high school (9thâ12th grades). Some schools differ in the grades they contain.
Primary education includes: 1  Pre-school with two levels of one year: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. 2  Primary or Elementary School: This level lasts for six years, and it is for kids between six and 12 years old. 3  Secondary School: For children between 12 and 15 years old.