Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Hi,
We're eyeing up north Sydney (Bella Vista area) for our move. We've looked into what schools are in the area for our 7-year-old daughter. Is there generally any problem getting children into a state school mid-year? We know we have to pay the relevant fees, as we'll be on 457 visa, but unsure whether we need to verify the local school will accept our daughter if she's within the catchment area, or if we need to contact all the local schools directly first to find out if they have a place. Thanks for any tips :) ETA: Sorry, should have noted 'Sydney' in the title, but can't change it now :) |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Originally Posted by extrobe
(Post 12210246)
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ETA: Sorry, should have noted 'Sydney' in the title, but can't change it now :) |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Shouldn't have too much trouble see here http://www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/schools/temporary-residents
But I thought I read somewhere some time that if a school had no places then temporary visa holders could be declined but offered a place in a school elsewhere. I doubt that happens often though. |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Thanks for the link - pretty sure I've come across that one, but good to refresh! (Read so much last few weeks!)
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 12210593)
But I thought I read somewhere some time that if a school had no places then temporary visa holders could be declined but offered a place in a school elsewhere. I doubt that happens often though.
We'll just have to hope for the best - my daughters a little beauty anyway, so we'll charm our way in :cool: |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Hi there,
We're possibly ping-ponging back to Sydney after being back in the UK for the past 5 years. When we were there before (on a 457) we wouldn't have been granted a place at my preferred primary school (Neutral Bay) as they don't accept non PRs :-( *This doesn't seem to be the norm though - Neutral Bay is really oversubscribed* We will have PR this time but according to the secretary, will need to provide a 12 month lease agreement within the ever-shrinking catchment area. Just hope it doesn't take too long to find a rental. Also wondering if they'll boot the kids out of the school if we move out of the area after 12 months! :confused: |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Originally Posted by Crystaltipps
(Post 12226812)
Hi there,
We will have PR this time but according to the secretary, will need to provide a 12 month lease agreement within the ever-shrinking catchment area. Just hope it doesn't take too long to find a rental. We're re-evaluating where we think we might stay, with one option we're exploring being a little further North - Berowa or similar, so hoping it might be a little less concerned about TR's coming & going. |
Re: Any issues getting into schools? North Sydney :)
Don't worry too much about walking as you can also do buses. My friend has four children in the Northern Suburbs and they are all in different schools. The oldest were on the bus from 10 by themselves. At 7, I'm sure parents are still travelling with them though!
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