Schools
Government schools provide families with some of the best educational services and learning facilities in the Western Metropolitan Region. Government schools are at the heart of their local community and offer a wide range of subjects, a variety of pathways to careers and further education, and dedicated, high-quality teachers to support the needs of every child and young adult.
For a list of schools in the region see: WMR Schools Directory 2009 (PDF - 104Kb)
More information
- Enrolment at a government school in the Western Metropolitan Region – information on school processes for enrolment
- Schools with Enrolment Ceilings in the Western Metropolitan Region – what this means when enrolling your child
- Parental Choice of School and Transferring Schools
- Student Safety and Bullying
- Year 7 Transition – the important step from primary to secondary school
- Parent Payments and Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) – details about available financial assistance and school fees
- School Governance and School Councils – the roles these groups play
- Distance Education
- National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
For more parent specific information visit the parents page on www.education.vic.gov.au.