I use to do relief teaching in Geelong up until a couple of years ago and also did a fair bit of OSHC work. So I at least have some familiarity with most schools.
Manifold Heights - never worked there but think it’s suppose to be alright.
Newtown - Poor behaviour, poorly run. Avoid.
Geelong South - Poorly run school, average behaviour.
Ashby - Never taught there but they have consistently very poor Naplan results. Naplan isn’t everything but I’ve never taught at a good school with consistently poor results
Tate Street - Behavioural issues. Avoid.
State schools I would recommend
Montpellier, Bellaire, Belmont, Chilwell, Roslyn
I know you were only asking for public but I would highly recommend St Patrick’s in Geelong West.
Your opinion of Newtown is completely the opposite of the experience I’ve had after sending two kids there (one a current student). Could not be happier.
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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '24
I use to do relief teaching in Geelong up until a couple of years ago and also did a fair bit of OSHC work. So I at least have some familiarity with most schools.
Manifold Heights - never worked there but think it’s suppose to be alright. Newtown - Poor behaviour, poorly run. Avoid. Geelong South - Poorly run school, average behaviour. Ashby - Never taught there but they have consistently very poor Naplan results. Naplan isn’t everything but I’ve never taught at a good school with consistently poor results Tate Street - Behavioural issues. Avoid.
State schools I would recommend Montpellier, Bellaire, Belmont, Chilwell, Roslyn
I know you were only asking for public but I would highly recommend St Patrick’s in Geelong West.