Anyone know anything about schoold in Fremantle area?

Hi there,

I am starting to panic about schools!!! I was wondering if anyone had any inside knowledge about schools in Freo. We were really hoping to get into Lance Holt but looks like we're way down the list and chances of ever getting in are nil. So I;m trying to research public primary schools but as we have no friends with older kids it's hard to get an idea of what schools are best. We were thinking public primary and private secondary, but now I'm wondering whether we should look into moving house to try and get into the best public primary, or even shelll out for a private school. (We might have to win the lottery) ARgghh it's all so complicated!! Does anyone have any personal experience of east fremantle, fremantle, or white gum valley primary schools?? On the myschool website they look pretty similar but that doesn't tell you much about what the school is like for kids going there IYKWIM. Also, how strict are the boundary requirements? Can you apply to a school if you're not in their "zone" in the hope that they have a spot, or is that pointless?

Any help or advice gratefully recieved!!

We attend a lovely private primary school in the Freo area.

I do know that most of the primary schools are pretty strict with their boundaries - I had a friend who had major problems with Beaconsfield Primary and in the end she now has one child there and another in Samson Primary - she was outside the "Zone" by 1 street and even though they accepted her eldest child they would not accept her youngest!

thanks Ang, yes I have heard some negative things about Beaconsfield. Can I ask which private school yours go to? If it's catholic then I'm afraid that's out for us as we're not. It seems that not being catholic severely limits your options in Perth :( We're in the area for White gum valley but very close to the border with Freo's catchment area. I just heard the other day though that East Fremantle is "better" whatever that means and we are trying to weigh up our options.

Thanks for replying!

I have pm'd you with details :)

Hi everyone,

I'm quite new to posting replies to forums so i hope this works!! I just came across your discussion regarding schools in the Fremantle area. We are currently thinking of moving to either Beaconsfield or White Gum Valley and was after some more information about the local public primary schools and private schools. In regards to private schools, we would prefer a more Christian (as opposed Catholic) based school, but as you say, these options are limited in Perth.

When you say you have heard negative things about Beaconsfield PS, are these issues to do with zoning or rather academic performance? Any help or information you could provide would be most appreciated!! Pls feel free to PM me if you'd prefer.

Thanks so much.