Jane W

Hi W20, we currently live in The Gap and have a Yr10 and about to join Yr7 attending The Gap State High School. It is a big school with over 1500 students, lots of new buildings and infrastructure going in to cope with the intake numbers. It is now a strictly catchment school. Our reasons for moving Bayside are we miss the breezes and wanting a different school, smaller and more focused on assisting the 'average' student. I'll let you know how we go after the school interviews at Wynnum High School.

Hi Loopylu, Thanks for the response. We moved from Perth 4 yrs ago and we were closer to the sea there, think we did more there than we do at The Gap! We have experienced The Gap State High and yes it has a great reputation but just too big for our child and just not the right fit! Fantastic school if you are gifted. Reports that the state high school in Wynnum has improved greatly under the new Principle. Private can be considered in the area if this school doesn't deliver. Have heard that Wynnum has some rough spots but I guess most suburbs do. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers

We are considering a move to the Bayside - Wynnum or Manly or surrounds. We have 2 teenagers - currently living in The Gap in Brisbane but finding it very clicky and missing the sea breezes! Questions - is it safe, is the State High School good - just the general feedback would be great. Cheers