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In the 6 years that we have been here it has always been known that Mornington Secondary is not the best school on the Peninsula. The results speak for themselves for the last 3 years they have had a study score of 1%, which, when the average government school is 2% is what I would say below average. Mt Eliza has kept a study score of 5% and Frankston HS 8%. People can see for themselves in regards to Mornington Secondary by viewing the NAPLAN Results, all were below average School Profile | ACARA

 

I don't want to get in to any argument and I understand that there are a lot of people whose children go to Mornington Secondary and I am sure if you have a gifted child they will do well which ever school they attend.

Kate:wubclub:

True, the figures speak for themselves, but i can only go on personal experience. My son is doing well there - he is not gifted, but happy - very important when you move a teenager from their familiar surroundings.

Many families in the Mornington area have no intention of sending their kids to University. My son is aware of what he has to do if he wants to take that path.

Anyway I digress. Peninsula would have been the school of choice now - they were oversubscribed at the time.

Cath

Hi Tia

Welcome to the forum.

What a wonderful area to get a job in, you really are lucky. You cannot go wrong with either of the three suburbs. Mt Eliza is beautiful and if I had the chance to settle again I would probably choose there. The Mt Eliza Primary school is an excellent school or if you can afford to go private I would highly recommend the Peninsula School, the age ranges from Kinder up to Yr 12. You also have Mt Eliza Secondary College which is probably the best government school out of your chosen areas.

Mornington is a lovely town, you have a mixture of old and new in the housing market, great shops, cafe/bars etc. Again there are some great primary schools around, although the secondary school has a lot to be desired, but you have a while before you need to think of that.

Mt Martha again is lovely, it has always been a place known for retirees as it is quite some distance from the CBD, train line or the main shopping hub of Frankston, plus you have to commute to the secondary schools, so families tend to choose Mornington or Mt Eliza.

You are very fortunate as your OH does not have the commute in to the city so either suburb would be a great choice.

Not sure I agree with you regarding Mornington Secondary, especially comparing it to Mount Eliza Secondary.

Hello there and welcome.

I think you'll be very impressed with the Peninsula, it is quite beautiful, plenty of outdoor things to do, especially when it involves water. Loads of restaurants and cafes everywhere.

We have lived in Mount Eliza for almost a year now, woodland side, as they say. We chose it for proximity to the train station in Frankston. Also the housing plots are huge and we like the feel of being in the bush. There are plenty of facilities in the Village but I feel it is dominated by an older generation with money.

I really like Mornington, it has a great shopping and cafe culture centre. You'll have no need to go further afield really. it is a town of great expansion - lots of new builds (and Aldi is coming soon)! It can get a little busy in the summer months ( January in particular), but nothing like the scale of things in the UK. It still retains it's charm. There are no 'kiss me quick hats' for sale!

Mount Martha is much smaller and quieter by comparison. only one small supermarket. Bus service is limited - you will need a car for sure. There are a lot of second holiday home owners here and retirees, although further away from the village there are new builds. we stayed for 12 weeks when we first arrived and it was lovely but a bit sleepy.

Regarding housing it all depends which side of the Nepean Highway you live, more expensive bayside. There is a shortage of rental properties. The house prices are rising as a result. with the exchange rate as it is things may seem rather expensive.

Take a good look at Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au

No experience of early childhood education, my youngest is 16.

Try this website: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

If you can take a short term holiday let when you first arrive you will get the chance to explore fully.

Good luck

Cath