JaxBaker83 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hi everyone Our 190 visas to South Australia were approved last week (yay), and things have moved very quickly- we are flying on the 2nd of November, in the hopes of trying to find a rental in a good school zone before December (we'll be staying in an airbnb until the end of Nov) Our twins will be starting reception year in Adelaide in January so we are hoping to get a nice rental for a good school zone, although we have no idea what area we are going to choose yet. I understand that the government schools are strictly zoned, and proof of residence is required upon enrollment. But what happens if you move out of the zone a year later, do you have to continually prove that you are in the school zone? With such a big move and all the changes, we would like the kids to at least have the stability of sticking to 1 school, even if we have to commute to get them there from another suburb. We don't have much time to secure a rental before the schools close, so another relocation next year is inevitable Thanks so much- looking forward to your insights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFreshStart Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 @JaxBaker83, I can only share my experience from here in NSW. We were in a rental when we first arrived, and yes, proof is required, in our case a lease had to be shown with a least 6-months on it (we had a year). We ended up moving a few month later having bought our own property, still within the catchment area. Fast forward 2-years and the zones have moved twice and we are no longer zoned in the catchment area, but the school doesn't mind and we were worried because our daughter starts school next year. Since her brother is already there they have accepted her, even though we are outside the area now. Hope that helps Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxBaker83 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Thanks @AFreshStart that makes sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soon2BOz Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi We enrolled our son at a primary school which was not zoned in Adelaide. He has been really happy there. We initially stayed with family in the Hills, so a non-zoned school was ideal for us. Our rental is in an area that has a really good primary and high school, but we chose to not move our son. The trip to school only takes about 10 mins. Start having a look on www.realestate.com.au now, to look at rentals in Adelaide and get a feel for areas and schools. Also google school zones, as it may help to narrow down areas to look for rentals. Good luck with the final preparations! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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