Great question. I've been looking at primary schools and sobbing over the public options. They are just awful. I think the picture is more complicated than what "myschools" for example, paints, but how to realistically find this out I do not know.
I'd go and visit the schools and see if they have open days - obviously keep in mind they will be a sales pitch too of course. Ask about and see what people who have school age kids think - so neighbours, relatives etc.
In the mean time you need to work out what your priorities are - as LS has covered.
I think the hardest part is trying to filter out all the bias and work out what works for you. Naplan/My schools info is only really a reflection on what has happened in the past IMO. Schools change with teachers/principals moving about and you cannot necessarily preempt this. However you can find out how the schools deal with bullying, any leadership/social justice policies that may influence the make up of the school culture. Also how they utilise technology and whether they implement any extras above the standard curriculum. So music/art/PE/library/languages - how are they provided/facilitated and is there anything that your kids like that they won't get access too.
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