Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Mar 28th 2006, 2:39 pm
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Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Hi All
I have found a web site from a previous thread on schools and have found some schools in the area that we are going to in NSW, the problem is there doesn't seem to be any information about what the school is about.
There are a few links to school web sites but they are either under construction or tell me absolutely nothing about the school. Has anyone come across the equivalent of OFSTED? Do I need to contact the school directly? Please can anyone help??
Caz
I have found a web site from a previous thread on schools and have found some schools in the area that we are going to in NSW, the problem is there doesn't seem to be any information about what the school is about.
There are a few links to school web sites but they are either under construction or tell me absolutely nothing about the school. Has anyone come across the equivalent of OFSTED? Do I need to contact the school directly? Please can anyone help??
Caz
Mar 28th 2006, 2:56 pm
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Re: Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Originally Posted by electricbaby
Hi All
I have found a web site from a previous thread on schools and have found some schools in the area that we are going to in NSW, the problem is there doesn't seem to be any information about what the school is about.
There are a few links to school web sites but they are either under construction or tell me absolutely nothing about the school. Has anyone come across the equivalent of OFSTED? Do I need to contact the school directly? Please can anyone help??
Caz
I have found a web site from a previous thread on schools and have found some schools in the area that we are going to in NSW, the problem is there doesn't seem to be any information about what the school is about.
There are a few links to school web sites but they are either under construction or tell me absolutely nothing about the school. Has anyone come across the equivalent of OFSTED? Do I need to contact the school directly? Please can anyone help??
Caz
Mar 28th 2006, 5:02 pm
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Re: Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
We had same problem about trying to get info on schools. There is no OFSTED or anything similar. Have a look the oz gov. web site and this will give you some info. I'm sure if you put down where you will be moving to on another reply the people in oz will give you some info. (when they wake up)
Caz
Mar 28th 2006, 10:23 pm
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Re: Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Originally Posted by electricbaby
Thanks I'll have a look at the web site you suggested. There must be some form of monitoring schools performances. We plan to go to the area around lake macquarie NSW, anyone know of it or the schools in the surrounding area?
Caz
Caz
School League Tables
In January of each year, the West Australian and Sunday Times newspapers publish the "school league tables" - statistics on the performance of Year 12 students in every high school in WA.
The tables are also published on the Curriculum Council's website at the following link:
www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/pages/publication02.htm
Here's a good link with some info... not quite what you're after, but good to read.
http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=2&c=7
Choosing a State School
Choosing a good school for their children is obviously a key concern for many migrants. There's no simple answer, of course - it all depends on your own criteria for what makes a "good school".
Most people will select an area first, based on lifestyle, cost of housing etc, then check out the local schools and choose the one they like best - probably based on recommendations and "gut-feel". For primary school, you may be able to choose from 3 or 4 in your locality (depending on availability), but there will probably be only 1 state high school, maybe 2 within a reasonable distance.
Here are some points you may want to consider:
As far as academic results go, these are published for Year 12 high school students - some parents may find these useful. We're not aware of any comparative results for primary schools.
Some schools have specialist programs in academic or sporting areas (see below).
See the discussion section for other migrants' opinions
Location
All state schools in Perth are designated as "local-intake" or "non local-intake". A local-intake school generally only enrols children who live within their designated boundary.
Lists of local-intake and non local-intake schools (PDF file)
Schools with the best reputation (and therefore in highest demand) have to stick firmly to their intake policy - applicants must live in a street within the school's boundary and if renting, applicants may have to prove they have signed a long lease. Rossmoyne Senior High is a good example - they publish the map of their intake area on their website and in for-sale adverts you'll see houses described as "in RHSZ" meaning "in Rossmoyne High School Zone".
Neil.
Mar 29th 2006, 7:15 am
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Re: Does Oz have a OFSTED eqivalent?
Originally Posted by h2oskineil
Hi there
School League Tables
In January of each year, the West Australian and Sunday Times newspapers publish the "school league tables" - statistics on the performance of Year 12 students in every high school in WA.
The tables are also published on the Curriculum Council's website at the following link:
www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/pages/publication02.htm
Here's a good link with some info... not quite what you're after, but good to read.
http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=2&c=7
Choosing a State School
Choosing a good school for their children is obviously a key concern for many migrants. There's no simple answer, of course - it all depends on your own criteria for what makes a "good school".
Most people will select an area first, based on lifestyle, cost of housing etc, then check out the local schools and choose the one they like best - probably based on recommendations and "gut-feel". For primary school, you may be able to choose from 3 or 4 in your locality (depending on availability), but there will probably be only 1 state high school, maybe 2 within a reasonable distance.
Here are some points you may want to consider:
As far as academic results go, these are published for Year 12 high school students - some parents may find these useful. We're not aware of any comparative results for primary schools.
Some schools have specialist programs in academic or sporting areas (see below).
See the discussion section for other migrants' opinions
Location
All state schools in Perth are designated as "local-intake" or "non local-intake". A local-intake school generally only enrols children who live within their designated boundary.
Lists of local-intake and non local-intake schools (PDF file)
Schools with the best reputation (and therefore in highest demand) have to stick firmly to their intake policy - applicants must live in a street within the school's boundary and if renting, applicants may have to prove they have signed a long lease. Rossmoyne Senior High is a good example - they publish the map of their intake area on their website and in for-sale adverts you'll see houses described as "in RHSZ" meaning "in Rossmoyne High School Zone".
Neil.
School League Tables
In January of each year, the West Australian and Sunday Times newspapers publish the "school league tables" - statistics on the performance of Year 12 students in every high school in WA.
The tables are also published on the Curriculum Council's website at the following link:
www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/pages/publication02.htm
Here's a good link with some info... not quite what you're after, but good to read.
http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=2&c=7
Choosing a State School
Choosing a good school for their children is obviously a key concern for many migrants. There's no simple answer, of course - it all depends on your own criteria for what makes a "good school".
Most people will select an area first, based on lifestyle, cost of housing etc, then check out the local schools and choose the one they like best - probably based on recommendations and "gut-feel". For primary school, you may be able to choose from 3 or 4 in your locality (depending on availability), but there will probably be only 1 state high school, maybe 2 within a reasonable distance.
Here are some points you may want to consider:
As far as academic results go, these are published for Year 12 high school students - some parents may find these useful. We're not aware of any comparative results for primary schools.
Some schools have specialist programs in academic or sporting areas (see below).
See the discussion section for other migrants' opinions
Location
All state schools in Perth are designated as "local-intake" or "non local-intake". A local-intake school generally only enrols children who live within their designated boundary.
Lists of local-intake and non local-intake schools (PDF file)
Schools with the best reputation (and therefore in highest demand) have to stick firmly to their intake policy - applicants must live in a street within the school's boundary and if renting, applicants may have to prove they have signed a long lease. Rossmoyne Senior High is a good example - they publish the map of their intake area on their website and in for-sale adverts you'll see houses described as "in RHSZ" meaning "in Rossmoyne High School Zone".
Neil.
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