ifriend

Dear All,

I am the new comer. Hope that someone can help me. Thanks.

I would like to know some information about the public school (primary) in Sidney. E.g. Ranking? Environment? In which district? etc....

Is there any good public schools in Sidney?

In addition, my daughter is 6 years old now. Which class level will she study? kindergarten or Primary ?

What age should a child start to go to school?

Many thanks.

ifriend

OzTennis

Try this as a starting point for SYdney schools:

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/

OzTennis

bondipom

Where are you hoping to live in Sydney?

ifriend

bondipom,

Schools are the big issue to decide where my family stay. In addition, the rental fee of house is the other issue will affect my decision. Therefore, I need to find more information about schools and rental fee in Sydney.

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Sandra

For primary I believe you will have very little issue in getting a good school.

The question is asked because you might have other needs - where are you going to work - what do you work at? Do you like beaches - or country visits. Will you both drive - or have you a budget on house price.

There are great primary schools near me, and in most areas - it is only when it comes to later ages that the types of school might might have more effect. At six your child is very young to make a decision for your whole family about a single school?

My opinion only

ifriend

OzTennis,

The link is very useful. Thank you.


Sandra,

Thank you for your advice.

I know that all primary school have a designated local enrolment area and I heard that a good area will have a good school. Is that true?

Actually, I am waiting for granted a visa. I only been travelled in Sydney 10 days before. Therefore, I need to find more information about Sydney. My ideal district should be peace, safe, good environment. May be my thinking of mind is too narrow. I think there may have some important things I should concern. But how can I plan? What way to start? etc........ Anyone can help?

ifriend

jayr

ifriend

How much can you afford to pay for house purchase or rental? This will ultimately decide where you can afford to live and then in turn which schools are available. What is your budget?

Try here for properties in your budget:

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...&t=ren&snf=rbs

Then once you get some suburb names ask again here for advice from the Syndeysiders. Good luck, Sydney is not cheap

ifriend

jayr,

Thank you. Initially, I will rent the house. What is the average rental fee in Sydney? Is it a huge different between each suburb? I think I need to take some times to study the link which you give me.

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bondipom

Sydney is a big place with hugely varying suburbs. You really need to provide us with a budget, size and transport requirement. I pay $300 a week for a 2 bedroom flat near the beach and 40 mins by public transport to the CBD. Go out way into the suburbs and you'll get a house for that money.

The best suburbs could be out of your price range.

ABCDiamond

There's a nice 3 bed place in Mosman for $2,000 per week

ifriend

bondipom,

Yes, you are right. I think I can afford $400 per week for rental the house. I have two daughters, so I think 2 or 3 bedroom is OK for me.

In addition, what the different between "Flat", "Apartment", "Unit", "Townhouse" & "House"? I see the photo in "www.realestate.com.au", each photo is very similar.

ABCDiamond,

Is Mosman is a good place? $2,000 per week. WOH!

Thanks.

Jessica

bondipom

Flats, apartments and units are pretty much the same thing. I am not sure what the difference between a townhouse and a house is.

Mosman water views come at a price. As I live in Eastern Burbs I won't be of much help. I will post the link of another recent thread regarding Sydney property.

bondipom

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=213856
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=214721

ABCDiamond

The difference that I have come to understand between Townhouse and House, is:

Townhouse: A terraced house, normally three or more houses joined together with common walls and roof.

House: A freestanding single dwelling house.

Duplex: Two houses joined together with common walls and roof.

ABCDiamond

I've never lived there, but from the rents they charge, I would hope it is a good place

It's also very close to the CBD.