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Yep.. once we emailed the admin and they drew it on a map, scanned it and send it via email.A fair guide can be given by local agents or by contacting the school.
For some areas the boundaries are fluid depending upon their policies eg. sibling preference, shortage of numbers so need out of area enrollments to keep teacher numbers stable etc.
I couldn't find a map for say Cheltenham GHS but Hunters Hill high & Riverside GHS catchments are quite defined even though it is more difficult to get to than Willoughby GHS or Chatswood HS.
A fair guide can be given by local agents or by contacting the school.
Does any one have a map for Sefton catchment?
Areas are not fluid. They are set (dept of Education). But they sometimes make exceptions as mentioned above. Most will take siblings even if out of area.
If a school is in high demand they will be more strict (but if they are at risk of losing a teacher because they need 1 more kid they will make an exception).
If you don't get in to a school you want try again at the beginning of the year. They may need a few more to get their numbers.
My school is like that. People fake rates notices to get in, but we needed 2 more kids this year to save a teacher.
If it's not on the website it's as simple as ringing or visiting the school. You can then ask about out of area applications. If you are applying for out of area DO NOT say it's because a local school is no good.
Are some schools that strict where if you're out by such a small measure you're out.
whereas Willoughby is not as strict.
Thanks Travel Bug, there's a few more years before my baby is due to go to school. But just planning in advance. Going to the preferred public school does have its advantages for me:
1. Its in the same direction as the train station, so i could walk them to school and jump on the train
2. If i had to drive, it would be all back streets, so much quicker if i had to drive them due to rainy weather
3. It is a much better school according to rankings 250 vs 1300
How do these schools tend to take it if you offer to make donations to the school. Just in case they view it as you trying to bribe your way in and kick you out the door.