Melbourne Secondary Schools - better or worse than UK

[saranoz]

My 11 year old son is going to either Mckinnon High School or Brighton East Secondary College in January 2010.
I have heard many people say that the state school in oz aren't as good as the state schools in London. Anyone have any views on this?
Both schools have good results on paper but I'd be interested in hearing about any personal experiences.
HELP!!

Hello can anyone give any advise

[Moving 2 Melbourne]

You have chosen two great schools there and I think McKinnon would definately get my vote!!
You do find when your child comes over the first year is usually covering work that they have already done but they soon catch up. Personally, I find my sons results a lot better than what he got in the UK and to be honest if we were in the UK I could have never seen him doing a degree.
Good luck with your move.