Secondary Schools in Outer Eastern Melbourne - the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

[black_rose]

Apparently YVG dropped their fees recently so they are the cheapest, Luther is the most exxy of them all.

[Olive]

YVG is $19k for year 7
Luther is $12
Billanook is $15k
Oxley about $10k

[nothing2lose]

YVG is $19k for year 7
Luther is $12
Billanook is $15k
Oxley about $10k

That's just for tuition...the extras are another 5k or more (uniforms, books, pcs/iPads, camps, instrument and lessons. The extras really add up.

[sangie]

That's just for tuition...the extras are another 5k or more (uniforms, books, pcs/iPads, camps, instrument and lessons. The extras really add up.

For Luther and Oxley the books and class materials and some camps are included in tuition fees. But yes, music lessons and uniforms are extra and I think some VCE units like outdoor education are extra too.
I thought YVG was still the most exxy of them all.

[Santosha]

I have serious issues with Oxley, though my experience with them only pertains to several kids who have been in primary levels - happy to elaborate via PM if you want tot know more.

My neighbours 3 kids are at YVG and they're thrilled with it. Broke, but thrilled! I only really know their eldest (14 yo) to talk to and he's an absolute credit to his parents and the school. Lovely, honest, mature, intelligent kid and apparently thriving with all YVG has to offer him.

[nothing2lose]

Honestly, Oxley is very unlikely as they seem Pentecostal - which is not my thing.

[Olive]

Have you looked ino box hill high?

[nothing2lose]

No, I haven't. I know it used to be okay. Is it still good?

[Olive]

I believe so, it's a selective school

[Trillian]

If you go fully selective, then check when the application dates are - you don't want to miss out on them. for NSW, the application dates for yr 5's starting yr 7 in 2015 are open this tuesday. Worst thing about selective schools is that they have to sit a series of exams for it

[nothing2lose]

Trill...I meant to answer your earlier post but I clean forgot ( went out). Will respond ASAP.

[Ginger]

Are you sure Luther wouldn't accept a late entry?

[anney]

Dd is going to box hill high as we only live 5 minutes away. It has a good reputation. Selective entry program is meant to be great. I am not sure what the standard is for getting into selective entry. If you are near the train it is a good option.