Table 2 Baseline characteristics of participating schools by group
| Â | Intervention | Control |
|---|---|---|
n = 35 | n = 35 | |
Mean (SD) number of studentsa | 256 (147) | 253 (173)a |
Socioeconomic region (SEIFA 2006) | ||
 Least advantaged | 15 (42.9%) | 16 (45.7%) |
 Most advantaged | 20 (57.1%) | 19 (54.3%) |
Type of manager | ||
 Paid manager | 16 (45.7%) | 16 (45.7%) |
 Volunteer manager | 14 (40.0%) | 15 (42.9%) |
 Other | 5 (14.3%) | 4 (11.4%) |
Mean (SD) time as manager (in months) | 51 (56) | 57 (57) |
Days of operationb | ||
 5 days a week | 15 (44.1%) | 20 (57.1%) |
 3–4 days a week | 14 (41.2%) | 9 (25.7%) |
 1–2 days a week | 5 (14.7%) | 6 (17.1%) |
Staffing of canteen | ||
 All volunteer staff | 19 (54.3%) | 17 (48.6%) |
 Combination of volunteer and paid staff | 15 (42.9%) | 15 (42.9%) |
 Other | 1 (2.9%) | 3 (8.6%) |