[jonseywife]

Originally Posted by DavidandNicky

Not my thread, but thanks Quoll for the advice. We have also been finding it difficult to work out the best time to move and education costs.

Hiya
I think it varies from state to state so best to check with the individual state education website.
Although we are on the PR visa we had to pay for all the kids books, and some contributions to the school for certain subject and upkeep of the school.
It was about $300 for the books each child at secondary school (years 8 & 10) and another $300-$500 for school upkeep costs. I have three at school age so it all added up a bit, however the kids have great facilities, a huge swimming pool and get FREE bus travel to and from school. Back where we lived in the UK it cost me £30 per week for the three of their bus fares to school alone... so its all swings and round about here.
Check out Wikipedia too on the Australian eduction system, it explains alot and tells you all the terms, ages and links to school site too.
Good luck all
Sally-ann