Kinross Primary/Connolly Primary - Kinross College/Ocean Reef High???

[The Jamesy's]

Hi everyone, was just wondering if anyone out there has their children in either Kinross Primary or Connolly Primary. We are very torn between the two as well as the high schools. Kinross College then Mindarie Senior or Ocean Reef high?!? Obviously, areas differ in price and we think that Kinross may be closer in our price range, but any opinions on any of these schools would greatly help!! Thanks a lot Jess xx

[StraighttothePoint]

Hi everyone' date=' was just wondering if anyone out there has their children in either Kinross Primary or Connolly Primary. We are very torn between the two as well as the high schools. Kinross College then Mindarie Senior or Ocean Reef high?!? Obviously, areas differ in price and we think that Kinross may be closer in our price range, but any opinions on any of these schools would greatly help!! Thanks a lot Jess xx[/quote']

 

I know there are stats and that some relay a different picture to what people's personal comments on the same subject may come up with however might be worthwhile reading these and adding into the decision making process. You may have found these links already, don't know. We found that the majority of primary schools are all good but that the key was to be positioned for a decent high school. We had all your preferences on our original short list but ended up in Joondalup for other reasons. All based on budget though as you rightly highlight. Also note that as from 2015 year 7 students will go to high school.

 

http://bettereducation.com.au/results/WA/all.aspx

 

http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Publications/Reports/Statistical_Reports/School_Comparison_Statistics

 

http://det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou/detcms/portal/

Edited April 9, 2013 by StraighttothePoint

[Arwen]

Both my children went to Connolly Primary School and I was very happy with it.

[The Jamesy's]

Thanks both for your replies, it is good to hear positives all round. It is such an important decision to make, and I know most people are the same-losing sleep over it before we even get out there!! Having been before, we know the areas, just not the schools so every bit of advice helps! thanks again xx