drue

a few aussies suggested i find good schools and put my son's name on their waiting list because it was hard to get in a good school. it might sound funny because my son is only 9 month old.

i can't afford a private school. so can anyone please recommend some good schools in sydney, both primary and secondary, and also give some advice on how to get in the those schools?

thanks

LaLaLayla

Bump-bump-bumpity-bump.

plantpot

Well ...where are you going to live? If you don't have the money for private then you get a place at your local school, you put your name down anything from one year to 1 month before term starts and get a place, most in Sydney are zoned to the street so if you are in the zone you get in.

Have a look at the post on NSW school Naplan results and then decide where to live first if you priority is schooling.

Or you could go Catholic which for the most part is really cheap but still private, sometimes better sometimes not...depends what you want...some are strong in some things like sport and some in music or debating....

quoll

It may well be a good idea to hedge your bets and put his name down for one of the top private schools (check out the myschools site) then you will have a choice at least - many folk just do it for HS and anticipate a year 7 entry. Start saving up now LOL

If you cant afford a private school then the only way is to live in the catchment area of the school - the myschool site is a good start but remember that the dynamics of schools change all the time and get a brilliant principal (or a no hoper) and the whole profile changes

ABCDiamond

Normal State schools will take any child living in their area. You do not need to put any names down.

That is only for the private schools, and other State schools that are not in your area.

LaLaLayla

Thanks plantpot, that is incredibly helpful. I have been looking for league tables for ages, but no luck.

We were deciding between two schools, you've helped us make up our mind - thanks

TrentEnd

I've just found out that the school I teach at in Sydney charges approx $12,000 a year for Primary kids and $20,000 a year for High School!!! Jeez!!

When she's old enough I think I'll be sending my little 'un to a regular state school.......!