School Uniform Prices in Oz?
#16
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
MacRobertsons Girls High School - the complete uniform cost me around $1,100:
1 Blazer
1 Jumper
2 Summer Uniforms (+white knee high socks)
2 Winter Uniforms (skirt+white shirt+black tights+tie+scarf)
Summer sports uniform
Winter sports uniform
The uniform is compulsory and is only available at Bob Stewart in Kew.
This is a Govt. high school
1 Blazer
1 Jumper
2 Summer Uniforms (+white knee high socks)
2 Winter Uniforms (skirt+white shirt+black tights+tie+scarf)
Summer sports uniform
Winter sports uniform
The uniform is compulsory and is only available at Bob Stewart in Kew.
This is a Govt. high school
School Bag (Compulsory) $52.95
#17
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,862
#18
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Up in arms about what? The uniform my daughter had to wear at the Secondary School in the UK was expensive and only available at one outlet and no second hand shop. The prices for other Secondary Schools in the area weren't the same, one was a hell of a lot more expensive. The Primary Schools were the same as here as well, a lot of it could be bought from M&S etc to save money. There's no difference in my experience.
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
In out first year I think the school fees were $3,000 + almost $1,000 uniform, but everything lasts pretty well. This is her 3rd year wearing the blazer, and it still looks new.
Absolutely right. When mine started in State school here, we spent about $50 on the uniform.
#21
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
MacRobertsons Girls High School - the complete uniform set cost me around $1,100:
1 Blazer
1 Jumper
2 Summer Uniforms (+white knee high socks)
2 Winter Uniforms (skirt+white shirt+black tights+tie+scarf)
Summer sports uniform
Winter sports uniform
The uniform is compulsory and is only available at Bob Stewart in Kew.
This is a Govt. high school
1 Blazer
1 Jumper
2 Summer Uniforms (+white knee high socks)
2 Winter Uniforms (skirt+white shirt+black tights+tie+scarf)
Summer sports uniform
Winter sports uniform
The uniform is compulsory and is only available at Bob Stewart in Kew.
This is a Govt. high school
Unique in its status .. The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School seeks to remain at the forefront of education for girls in Australia.
http://www.macrob.vic.edu.au/
http://www.macrob.vic.edu.au/
#22
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Just curious what ours did cost, so I looked it up:
3 x $42.00 Girls Blouse
1 x $63.00 Girls Skirt
2 x $13.00 Girls Middle School Tie
1 x $70.00 Girls Hat
5 x $ 6.00 Girls Navy Socks
1 x $69.00 Unisex Jumper
1 x $69.00 Backpack
2 x $35.00 Polo Shirt
1 x $25.00 House Polo Shirt
1 x $26.00 Sports Shorts
5 x $ 6.00 Sport Socks
1 x $30.00 Sports Bag
1 x $50.00 Swimsuit
1 x $175.00 Blazer
Total $859.00
3 x $42.00 Girls Blouse
1 x $63.00 Girls Skirt
2 x $13.00 Girls Middle School Tie
1 x $70.00 Girls Hat
5 x $ 6.00 Girls Navy Socks
1 x $69.00 Unisex Jumper
1 x $69.00 Backpack
2 x $35.00 Polo Shirt
1 x $25.00 House Polo Shirt
1 x $26.00 Sports Shorts
5 x $ 6.00 Sport Socks
1 x $30.00 Sports Bag
1 x $50.00 Swimsuit
1 x $175.00 Blazer
Total $859.00
#23
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Right, the kids get in because they passed the entrance tests and so it's fine to make them pay through their noses. Doesn't matter that many can't afford the extortionate costs of uniforms
#24
Account Open
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 4,298
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Up in arms about what? The uniform my daughter had to wear at the Secondary School in the UK was expensive and only available at one outlet and no second hand shop. The prices for other Secondary Schools in the area weren't the same, one was a hell of a lot more expensive. The Primary Schools were the same as here as well, a lot of it could be bought from M&S etc to save money. There's no difference in my experience.
But then I read IndieG's posts !
#25
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Just curious what ours did cost, so I looked it up:
3 x $42.00 Girls Blouse
1 x $63.00 Girls Skirt
2 x $13.00 Girls Middle School Tie
1 x $70.00 Girls Hat
5 x $ 6.00 Girls Navy Socks
1 x $69.00 Unisex Jumper
1 x $69.00 Backpack
2 x $35.00 Polo Shirt
1 x $25.00 House Polo Shirt
1 x $26.00 Sports Shorts
5 x $ 6.00 Sport Socks
1 x $30.00 Sports Bag
1 x $50.00 Swimsuit
1 x $175.00 Blazer
Total $859.00
3 x $42.00 Girls Blouse
1 x $63.00 Girls Skirt
2 x $13.00 Girls Middle School Tie
1 x $70.00 Girls Hat
5 x $ 6.00 Girls Navy Socks
1 x $69.00 Unisex Jumper
1 x $69.00 Backpack
2 x $35.00 Polo Shirt
1 x $25.00 House Polo Shirt
1 x $26.00 Sports Shorts
5 x $ 6.00 Sport Socks
1 x $30.00 Sports Bag
1 x $50.00 Swimsuit
1 x $175.00 Blazer
Total $859.00
Having said that, we paid about the same in POUNDS for school uniform in the UK.
Oh and the uniform was only available from a shop 50 miles away in Bristol - that was handy.
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
My family had the same problem when I went to grammar school (government selective schooling) in the UK, I had to have the expensive uniforms and my brother at comprehensive saved the family purse.
#27
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 37
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
So glad my eldest is enrolled in a state high school which has NO uniform policy.......Cost me last month approx $30 for a pair of Jeggins ( denim leggins) & laced pumps (like the old style plimsoles from when i was at school back in the 80's). probably be a small cost towards mid winter for a couple of jumpers/ hoodies.
youngest is in uniform which is not too bad but i think i will look around for kmart or Target Cullotes as they are the standard style and have no school emblems.
youngest is in uniform which is not too bad but i think i will look around for kmart or Target Cullotes as they are the standard style and have no school emblems.
#28
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Thanks to all for their contibutions there seems to be such a wide range of costs and not all dependent on area or school.Looks like its a bit of pot luck as to whether the uniform is expensive or not....
Our lad is at Grammar school but we were amazed at the price list of the new school when we saw the following published list making the current cost feel punitive!
POLO SHIRT $26.50
BOYS CHECK SHIRT $50.50
TROUSERS $54.00
FLEECE QUARTER ZIP JACKET $38.50
PULLOVER - WOOLLEN $86.00
PHYS ED T SHIRT $19.00
MICROFIBRE SPORTS SHORTS $23.50
TRACKSUITS PANTS $51.00
TRACKSUITS TOP $71.50
BAGS $50.00
Seeing some of the prices posted i guess a middle of the road sum.....I am kind of hoping the Tracksuit is Sergio Tachinni for $122.50 and the Pullover is Cashmere for $86!
Our lad is at Grammar school but we were amazed at the price list of the new school when we saw the following published list making the current cost feel punitive!
POLO SHIRT $26.50
BOYS CHECK SHIRT $50.50
TROUSERS $54.00
FLEECE QUARTER ZIP JACKET $38.50
PULLOVER - WOOLLEN $86.00
PHYS ED T SHIRT $19.00
MICROFIBRE SPORTS SHORTS $23.50
TRACKSUITS PANTS $51.00
TRACKSUITS TOP $71.50
BAGS $50.00
Seeing some of the prices posted i guess a middle of the road sum.....I am kind of hoping the Tracksuit is Sergio Tachinni for $122.50 and the Pullover is Cashmere for $86!
#29
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2003
Location: Berkshire, UK for now... flying to Brisbane 11th June!
Posts: 95
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
I've been looking at uniform prices too. We have been in a rental here in UK since February and my boys started the local school on March 1st and have now left ready for our departure to Oz, so have only worn their uniform for 3 months. It cost a fortune and was only available from the school shop. Blazers were £55/£45 for 2 different sizes, the outdoor rugby/games kit was £41.00 each and the indoor kit was £30.00 each, DT Aprons £6.00 each and ties £4.50 each. I have been trying to sell it to get some money back but no luck so far and the school don't sell on commission for you, you can donate it to them though!!!! Never mind, have to get ready to do it all over again in Oz.
#30
Re: School Uniform Prices in Oz?
Only two more years of uniforms for one teen remaining.
It was the same when I was a kid, my parents almost went bankrupt each year buying new uniforms for all us kids.
It was the same when I was a kid, my parents almost went bankrupt each year buying new uniforms for all us kids.