Caulfield Grammar and Shelford in school takeover
After 125 years, Shelford Girls’ Grammar will lose its name as it officially becomes part of Caulfield Grammar. Here’s how it will affect families and fees.
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Shock allegations of kids abused and groomed at specialist school
Parents at Ballarat Specialist School have spoken out about a series of alleged incidents, including children being punched, kicked and inappropriately handled while being restrained.
Leaked document reveals Shelford Girls’ Grammar’s future
Angry parents are preparing to mount legal action and the school is facing an exodus as leaked briefings show what’s in store for students.
Inequality fears as parents spend big on tutors
More Victorian parents are turning to expensive tutoring services to give their children a “leg up” but there are concerns it is driving a gap between families that can and can’t afford tuition.
Parents slam pride, Indigenous flags added to school jacket
Cheltenham Secondary College has been accused of using students as “billboards” after featuring the two flags on the public school’s new puffer jacket.
The schools forced to pay controversial new tax
Schools affected by the Andrews government’s payroll tax have vowed to fight back, arguing parents shouldn’t be “milked as a source of government revenue”. See which schools will be hit with the tax.
Ranked: Victoria’s top 50 high schools
Several government schools have outperformed elite private schools in the latest rankings. See the full list.
Students share X-rated ‘deep fakes’ of teachers
Police have been called to multiple Victorian schools over a disturbing trend of students posting doctored pornographic images of teachers online.
Melbourne private school senior staff salaries revealed
Victorian independent and Catholic schools are spending millions of dollars on senior management salaries with financial reports on some of the best institutions released.
Education experts call for review of ATAR system
Victorian education experts are calling for a review of the ATAR uni entrance system, but the status quo is backed by leaders from some high performing schools.
Cheating fears see Victorian schools block ChatGPT
Victoria’s public schools have blocked the use of ChatGPT while they assess the AI technology, with fears students could use it to cheat on written assignments.
How schools in your area stack up
How does your school stack up? Our searchable map lets you compare the results of every secondary school in your area.
First areas to get pre-prep classes revealed
These are the areas that will get the first free pre-prep classes as part of Victoria’s childcare overhaul. See when it will be rolled out in your suburb or town.
Hundreds of Victorian IB students celebrate results
The wait is over for hundreds of Victorian International Baccalaureate students, with results being released today.
Schools worst hit by dire teacher shortage
Retired teachers are being urged to return to classrooms as fears grow that many schools won’t have enough staff before school starts.
Half a million dollars for one child’s school fees
Parents sending a child to Geelong Grammar School from prep to year 12 will end up paying at least $500,000 in tuition alone. See how your school compares.
New pay deal set for Victoria’s Catholic teachers
About 25,000 Catholic school teachers across Victoria are set to agree to a new pay deal that will end and 18-month dispute.
Full list: 100+ top ATAR scorers revealed
The 2022 VCE duxes have been announced. Check out our extensive list of all the state’s top scorers.
Top marks: The full VCE honour roll revealed
Thousands of students across Victoria have been named in the 2022 high achievers list. Search the database to see who took top honours at your school.
Every Victorian school’s median study score revealed
Some public schools are celebrating VCE results equal to their private counterparts. Check the list to see how your school ranks on median study scores.
The public and private schools with top VCE results
The private and public schools with the best VCE results have been revealed. See here if your school made the top 10.
VCE students ‘trying not to freak’ before results day
After braving Covid and recent floods, the nervous wait for year 12 students to get their ATARs is almost over.
Cops called over disturbing sex acts at schools
Victoria Police has investigated a huge number of cases of sexual touching and sexual harassment at schools, worrying data reveals.
Businessman plans to reopen collapsed Colmont School
The failed school in Kilmore could be given a lifeline under a bold proposal to have students back for term one next year.
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