Melbourne - School Report Question and Answers

There are so many good schools. There really are too many to choose from. There are public schools (which are generally all good through primary school), then there are Catholic schools which are also excellent, and then there are so many private schools. The biggest challenge is not finding a school, but which school to send your kids to. We used an education consultant to help us through the process. We applied to half a dozen schools because the biggest challenge is that the private schools solidify their rosters years in advance. Applying to several gave good chances that one of them would work out. There are all-boys, all-girls schools, co-ed, boarding options. So, so many options. We chose Wesley College because it has one of the best IB programs (which will help transfer for our older kids when we have to move). We also like how Wesley had a balanced approach on academics, music, sports, and student well-being. We have been very pleased with the support services, culture, and communication of the school. Options for schools include Caulfield Grammar School (IB program available, strong sports program, sufficient art, large school), St. Leonards (more arts focused, small sports program), Wesley (IB program, balanced between sports, art, academics), Haileybury (academically rigorous, good sports and arts). These are just a few options. They are all good and there are so many more options. - Sep 2026

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This school made a lot of promises that sounded perfect. - Jun 2015

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