Hi,i am hoping to be in Adelaide by the end of the year with my family.At present we hope to either move to Hallett Cove,or Aberfoyle Park.

I have sent e mails to several catholic schools in those areas but have received no response,could anyone advise me whether they have had better luck.In addition if anyone is aware of general availability of places within catholic schools in those areas any advice or comments would be helpful.

Bye for now Sue

Hi Sue,

Are you after primary or secondary schools?

I have had an 'interview' with the head of the catholic primary school in Aberfoyle Park back in March, along with my daughter Megan (who was 6 in January). It was very informal and there wasn't a problem with availability of places. At that time, the head said Megan would be put straight into year two just based on her reading skills, so they are very open to placing according to ability. As I'm sure you know, all catholic schools are fee-paying in SA and the total annual fee for the School of the Nativity in 2004 is $1497, which is discounted by 12% for 2 children, 20% for 3 children and 28% for 4 children.

As far as non-replies to emails - I've found this to be very common for Oz schools! They are far more laid-back in their approach to enrolment enquiries than we are used to in the UK, as they are to viewing the school. There is rarely a need to pre-book an appointment, if you just turn up at reception invariably you will be taken round on an ad hoc basis. Such a refreshing change not to be bogged down by 'red tape'!

I wasn't aware of any catholic schools in Hallet Cove, but you can check them all out on this site: http://web.ceo.adl.catholic.edu.au/Schools/Schools.asp

This is the link for School of the Nativity: http://www.nativity.adl.catholic.edu.au/

Any others questions, please feel free to PM me.

Julia :)

hi julia,

just noticed you recently arrive din Adelaide from Brentwood, we are in Loughton and should be down in the next 3-4 months. My children , Louis 9 and Celia 7, are also in catholic school. What made you decide on Aberfoyle Park?

sorry forgot to say from Denise.

Have sent you a PM Denise.

Julia :)

Been trying to find any views on schools for 10 yr old in Sheidow/Trott park area but not found any feedback yet ,anybody have any info.

You may get more replies if you re-post in the 'General Discussion' forum. I think Delboy's children go to school in Trott Park, so maybe if you send him a PM?

Julia :)

Thanks Julia :)