What’s driving disrespect in the classroom
Teachers are being abused, threatened and bullied regularly by students and their parents, with lenient consequences for bad behaviour among the issues driving disrespect in schools.
Schools Hub
Wealthy suburbs where families can’t afford basic school supplies
Families in some of the state’s most advantaged council areas are struggling to pay for school uniforms and laptops, while one education charity warns demand for support is soaring.
Students humiliated on school photo day by ‘outdated’ rule
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College will revise its uniform policy following complaints from parents whose kids were denied the opportunity to have their photo taken because of a nose piercing.
Alarming spike in youth suicides across Victoria
Mental health advocates are calling for action to help young Victorians following an 85 per cent increase in youth suicides in the past year.
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The private primary schools worth paying for
Some Victorian schools charge $30,000 for year 5, but is it a wise investment? These are the primary schools where splurging on your child’s education will pay off.
The private schools worth paying big bucks for
Victoria’s most elite schools charge up to $40,000 for year 12, but is it worth it? These are the schools where splurging on your child’s final year will pay off.
Teens caught up in vicious school fight clubs craze
Schools in Melbourne’s southeast are embroiled in an escalating fight club craze, with disturbing footage showing students being thrown to the ground, kicked and stomped on.
Best value for money Victorian schools revealed
A comparison of top-performing Victorian schools by fees, VCE marks, facilities, alumni and sporting excellence has revealed a few surprises.
How Melbourne’s most elite private schools really compare
In the battle of Melbourne’s exclusive private schools, who really comes out on top? See how they stack up in our searchable database.
Melbourne suburbs with the best public primary schools
Melbourne’s east is home to the top public primary schools in the state, with many outperforming their private counterparts. See the best schools near you.
Mount Scopus principal retires in wake of multiple scandals
Mount Scopus College’s principal has announced he’s stepping down as the school continues to deal with “inappropriate conduct” allegations against one of its teachers.
Revealed: Every Victorian school’s teacher ratio
Some Victorian schools have almost as many teachers as students while others have more than 20 kids per adult. See every school’s ratio in our searchable database.
‘Sincere regret’: Top Catholic schools in child safety fail
A grovelling letter has been sent to parents detailing a huge shake up in the way a number of top schools are run. See the letter.
Western Melbourne’s best performing NAPLAN schools
Suzanne Cory High School and Strathmore North Primary School are Western Melbourne‘s top performing NAPLAN schools.
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