Schools principals are being attacked by unruly students, according to a new survey.

Australian Catholic University’s annual principals survey has been released, uncovering the largest amount of violence since it began collecting data in 2011.

“What’s more concerning is the trend is going in the wrong direction,” Australian Catholic University lecturer Dr Paul Kidson told Ross and Russ.

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“There are too many of these kids who are just demonstrating some really anti-social behaviour.”