AUS Education & Training Early Education - PPC Market Share Analysis March 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Early Education category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Early Education – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Education & Training Early Education AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 14.4456309165
85.5543690835
14%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 59
41
59%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 23%
Transactional 0%
Navigational 0%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Education & Training Early Education brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
itac.edu.au 14.71
foundationeducation.edu.au 8.76
swinburneonline.edu.au 6.7
aipc.net.au 5.44
open.edu.au 5.14
opencolleges.edu.au 3.68
macquarie.nsw.edu.au 3.66
readingeggsshop.com.au 3.09
goodstart.org.au 2.89
teachersuperstore.com.au 2.73
others 43.2
  • itac.edu.au - 14.71%
  • foundationeducation.edu.au - 8.76%
  • swinburneonline.edu.au - 6.7%
  • aipc.net.au - 5.44%
  • open.edu.au - 5.14%
  • opencolleges.edu.au - 3.68%
  • macquarie.nsw.edu.au - 3.66%
  • readingeggsshop.com.au - 3.09%
  • goodstart.org.au - 2.89%
  • teachersuperstore.com.au - 2.73%
  • others - 43.2%

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In the education PPC landscape, ‘itac.edu.au’ leads with 14.71% click share, while ‘foundationeducation.edu.au’ follows at 8.76%. ‘Others’ dominate with 43.2%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Education & Training Early Education brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date itac.edu.au aipc.net.au sageeducation.edu.au busybees.edu.au foundationeducation.edu.au macquarie.nsw.edu.au open.edu.au opencolleges.edu.au actac.com.au swinburneonline.edu.au
2026/03/01 16.09% 1.7% 2.87% 0.06% 16.83% 4.62% 9.72% 3.33% 1.31% 12.46%
2026/03/02 17.69% 1.3% 1.79% 4.99% 10.13% 2.87% 5.81% 8.62% 4.8% 11.86%
2026/03/03 18.65% 0.29% 3.43% 1.85% 11.08% 1.72% 5.48% 8.61% 4.6% 9.12%
2026/03/04 16.52% 2.05% 4.84% 0.89% 7.9% 4.98% 3.82% 11.24% 3.71% 9.77%
2026/03/05 16.54% 1.37% 7.52% 1.17% 9.71% 4.01% 3.89% 8.75% 5.68% 9.79%
2026/03/06 19.94% 1.59% 1.89% 0.42% 10.15% 6.15% 4.75% 5.51% 3.84% 10.18%
2026/03/07 23.72% 1.32% 1.94% 0.96% 7.87% 4.9% 6.21% 9.2% 2.96% 12.51%
2026/03/08 22.56% 1.48% 1.99% 0.46% 7.66% 6.64% 7.67% 9.97% 0.74% 11.38%
2026/03/09 22.79% 3.38% 2.17% 2.26% 12.36% 4.67% 5.14% 5.54% 0.96% 12.38%
2026/03/10 22.54% 5.82% 2.1% 0.89% 12.32% 2.79% 5.29% 2.09% 5.76% 11.47%
2026/03/11 24.42% 3.97% 2.51% 2.28% 11.31% 7.19% 5.44% 1.93% 6.17% 10.91%
2026/03/12 24.67% 2.48% 1.13% 3.65% 8.76% 5.74% 5.57% 3.07% 3.71% 11.05%
2026/03/13 25.27% 3.11% 2.19% 0.84% 6.14% 4.26% 7.72% 1.86% 6.19% 12.25%
2026/03/14 20.17% 6.06% 1.43% 1.56% 9.6% 3.52% 6.44% 2.06% 3.03% 16.15%
2026/03/15 23.5% 5.84% 1.17% 0.87% 10.55% 4.57% 5.67% 2.38% 1.32% 13.5%
2026/03/16 24.22% 8.92% 2.06% 1.94% 4.65% 4.14% 8.21% 4.32% 2.46% 11.72%
2026/03/17 24.99% 8.32% 3.62% 2.3% 5.74% 3.4% 5.4% 1.18% 3.73% 10.14%
2026/03/18 22.43% 8.52% 1.8% 5.46% 6.28% 2.9% 4.96% 2.07% 1.8% 11.72%
2026/03/19 27.66% 9.85% 1.74% 2.52% 3.52% 5.29% 7.01% 2.88% 2.51% 6.21%
2026/03/20 25.23% 8.39% 2% 3.74% 4.35% 3.79% 7.62% 4.4% 2.12% 2.38%
2026/03/21 28.46% 6.09% 3.36% 3.44% 4.32% 4.91% 7.98% 5.24% 1.37% 3.48%
2026/03/22 24.07% 15.28% 1.42% 4.15% 7.91% 6.08% 4.8% 3.91% 1.29% 1.72%
2026/03/23 20.45% 15.35% 3.17% 5.55% 4.34% 6.79% 4.94% 2.34% 1.42% 1.27%
2026/03/24 25.3% 14.44% 1.83% 3.31% 7.92% 3.91% 3.84% 1.79% 1.62% 1.86%
2026/03/25 27.59% 12.93% 1.96% 6.64% 6.96% 2.31% 3.86% 1.43% 0.38% 1.29%
2026/03/26 26.72% 12.72% 2.01% 4% 7.79% 3.59% 4.54% 1.54% 1.67% 1.62%
2026/03/27 36.32% 12.25% 4.46% 0.99% 4.18% 5.75% 6.3% 2.68% 0.89% 1.84%
2026/03/28 30.22% 10.16% 1.69% 1.26% 6.29% 6.21% 6.19% 2.6% 1.01% 3.22%
2026/03/29 27.45% 16.32% 1.21% 0.09% 6.34% 4.24% 5.4% 3.8% 0.4% 2.93%
2026/03/30 27.57% 10.69% 5.53% 1.15% 5.65% 4.54% 4.66% 3.13% 0.76% 1.82%
2026/03/31 29.54% 13.98% 7.74% 5.95% 4.91% 4.12% 3.68% 2.95% 1.13% 0.67%
  • itac.edu.au
  • aipc.net.au
  • sageeducation.edu.au
  • busybees.edu.au
  • foundationeducation.edu.au
  • macquarie.nsw.edu.au
  • open.edu.au
  • opencolleges.edu.au
  • actac.com.au
  • swinburneonline.edu.au

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In March 2026, itac.edu.au led with a peak spend share of 36.32% on March 27, while aipc.net.au surged to 16.32% on March 29. The month concluded with itac.edu.au maintaining dominance.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Education & Training Early Education

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/03/01 136
2026/03/02 135
2026/03/03 137
2026/03/04 133
2026/03/05 136
2026/03/06 144
2026/03/07 133
2026/03/08 136
2026/03/09 132
2026/03/10 129
2026/03/11 121
2026/03/12 131
2026/03/13 127
2026/03/14 128
2026/03/15 126
2026/03/16 123
2026/03/17 119
2026/03/18 119
2026/03/19 124
2026/03/20 118
2026/03/21 118
2026/03/22 120
2026/03/23 121
2026/03/24 126
2026/03/25 127
2026/03/26 125
2026/03/27 121
2026/03/28 128
2026/03/29 133
2026/03/30 138
2026/03/31 127

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March began with 136 advertisers, fluctuating throughout. Mid-month saw a dip to 119, but it rebounded, ending at 127.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Education & Training Early Education

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
aipc.net.au 6.18%
itac.edu.au 2.63%
teachforaustralia.org 1.98%
readingeggsshop.com.au 1.7%
busybees.edu.au 1.63%
kumonsearch.com.au -0.76%
opencolleges.edu.au -1.75%
actac.com.au -1.81%
foundationeducation.edu.au -2.93%
swinburneonline.edu.au -7.01%

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AIPC.net.au surged with a 6.18% click share increase, while SwinburneOnline.edu.au dropped by 7.01%.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Education & Training Early Education Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date itac.edu.au aipc.net.au busybees.edu.au foundationeducation.edu.au teachersuperstore.com.au open.edu.au macquarie.nsw.edu.au opencolleges.edu.au actac.com.au swinburneonline.edu.au
2026/03/01 12.19% 1.44% 0.09% 17.14% 0.64% 7.98% 3.34% 3.91% 1.2% 10.06%
2026/03/02 13.53% 1.37% 6.63% 10.59% 0.66% 5.02% 2.23% 7.35% 4.15% 10.85%
2026/03/03 12.77% 0.24% 2.56% 15.29% 0.59% 4.86% 1.26% 8.01% 3.6% 7.27%
2026/03/04 11.07% 1.76% 1.1% 12.47% 2.59% 3.17% 3.52% 9.92% 2.95% 7.94%
2026/03/05 11.63% 1.59% 1.63% 13.98% 2.83% 3.45% 3.05% 8.17% 4.58% 7.84%
2026/03/06 13.21% 1.45% 0.55% 13.18% 3.01% 3.98% 4.15% 5.54% 3.01% 7.4%
2026/03/07 17.42% 1.35% 1.69% 8.91% 0.41% 5.32% 3.59% 7.31% 2.69% 10.97%
2026/03/08 16.02% 1.36% 0.84% 10.59% 2.7% 6.69% 4.88% 9.18% 0.65% 10.13%
2026/03/09 15.58% 3.6% 2.8% 14.69% 3.37% 4.28% 3.24% 4.53% 0.82% 10.08%
2026/03/10 15.53% 4.94% 1.46% 14.18% 4.15% 4.57% 2.03% 1.67% 4.5% 8.46%
2026/03/11 16.93% 4.08% 2.85% 16.35% 2.88% 4.72% 5.2% 1.36% 4.96% 8.79%
2026/03/12 18.19% 2.27% 4.25% 10.67% 3.27% 5.28% 4.11% 2.89% 3.05% 9.62%
2026/03/13 18.45% 3% 1.17% 8.75% 2.72% 6.9% 3.12% 1.5% 5.96% 10.17%
2026/03/14 13.38% 4.33% 1.67% 14.12% 3.18% 5.43% 2.25% 1.74% 3.21% 12.98%
2026/03/15 15.34% 4.11% 1.46% 11.42% 3.35% 4.77% 2.73% 1.94% 1.04% 10.74%
2026/03/16 18.45% 7.86% 2.6% 6.05% 0.35% 7.92% 3.04% 3.62% 1.86% 10.92%
2026/03/17 18.18% 8.1% 2.69% 7.82% 3.23% 4.71% 2.57% 0.93% 2.9% 8.77%
2026/03/18 15.56% 7.5% 6.69% 8.58% 3.25% 4.23% 2.02% 1.82% 1.57% 9.66%
2026/03/19 19.97% 8.9% 3.21% 3.62% 0.82% 6.04% 3.85% 2.32% 2.4% 7.69%
2026/03/20 17.2% 6.57% 4.14% 7.95% 3.36% 6.46% 2.66% 4.5% 1.75% 1.87%
2026/03/21 20.41% 4.8% 4.4% 7.95% 0.52% 7.21% 3.42% 4.07% 0.89% 2.78%
2026/03/22 18.25% 12.25% 6.39% 10.08% 0.72% 4.41% 4.11% 3.32% 1.01% 1.51%
2026/03/23 14.88% 12.82% 6.12% 6.3% 2.85% 4.41% 4.7% 1.9% 1.37% 0.85%
2026/03/24 18.36% 11.67% 4.74% 12.12% 4.02% 3.05% 2.85% 1.48% 1.14% 1.53%
2026/03/25 18.79% 10.46% 7.23% 11.56% 0.85% 3.13% 1.61% 1.11% 0.31% 1.01%
2026/03/26 16.43% 9.87% 4.01% 8.9% 3.47% 3.43% 2.29% 1.11% 1.02% 1.11%
2026/03/27 25.71% 11.4% 1.71% 6.45% 5.78% 5.49% 4.2% 2.28% 0.74% 1.55%
2026/03/28 22.16% 8.3% 1.64% 7.04% 0.77% 5.5% 4.81% 2.19% 0.71% 3.08%
2026/03/29 18.48% 11.32% 0.09% 9.87% 3.31% 4.51% 3.05% 4.64% 0.29% 2.39%
2026/03/30 18.89% 8% 1.25% 7.9% 2.94% 3.76% 3.44% 3.79% 0.58% 1.52%
2026/03/31 22.7% 11.56% 6.94% 6.62% 4.35% 3.48% 2.95% 2.9% 0.98% 0.58%
  • itac.edu.au
  • aipc.net.au
  • busybees.edu.au
  • foundationeducation.edu.au
  • teachersuperstore.com.au
  • open.edu.au
  • macquarie.nsw.edu.au
  • opencolleges.edu.au
  • actac.com.au
  • swinburneonline.edu.au

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In March 2026, itac.edu.au’s impression share surged, peaking at 25.71% on the 27th. Meanwhile, aipc.net.au saw a steady rise, reaching 12.82% by the 23rd. Busybees.edu.au fluctuated, ending at 6.94%. Foundationeducation.edu.au’s share dipped mid-month but stabilized. Teachersuperstore.com.au and open.edu.au maintained moderate shares. Macquarie.nsw.edu.au and opencolleges.edu.au showed varied trends. Actac.com.au and swinburneonline.edu.au experienced declines, with swinburneonline.edu.au dropping significantly by month’s end.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Education & Training Early Education

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Education & Training Early Education - Last month
  1. 1
    CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education https://www.actac.com.au

    Get your career in early childhood education for just $1299 by studying the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with ACTAC

  2. 2
    Diploma in Early Childhood - CHC50121 Nationally Recognised https://www.aipc.net.au

    Gain advanced skills in early childhood education with a nationally-recognised diploma. Study online or part-time and build expertise in child development and care. Browse Courses. Apply Online.

  3. 3
    Become an education assistant - Become a teacher's assistant https://foundationeducation.edu.au › teacher_aide › general

    Study to be a teacher aide with Foundation Education, when you want, where you want

  4. 4
    Cert III in Early Childhood - Graduate in 6 Months https://www.itac.edu.au › certificate-iii › early-childhood

    Finish in 6 months with fast-track online study. Enrol anytime. Study Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care online. No Exams or Essays.

  5. 5
    Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Online https://www.opencolleges.edu.au

    Launch or build your career in early childhood education with our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Flexible study options. No exams ever

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In the competitive landscape of early education PPC ads, ACTAC stands out with affordability, offering a diploma for just $1,299. AIPC emphasizes flexibility and national recognition, while Foundation Education highlights convenience. ITAC promises a swift six-month completion, and Open Colleges offers flexibility with no exams.

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