Northcote Primary School

Northcote Primary had a great reputation but under the new Principal a lot has changed, these issues are well documented issues (see herald sun articles) which i confirm as of June 2024 all remain. Lots of unhappy staff moving on, families pulling our their kids, poor female representation in the teaching staff and in particular the leadership team. All students are treated with a sink or swim attitude and those that sink are told to be more resilient - and ultimately these kids issues are ignored. Our child was so unhappy and the principal and classroom teacher refused to acknowledge our concerns - did not assist us with the development of school refusal. Ultimately we left. We would not recommend this school to any there are so many other good schools nearby who nurture kids and build their confidence rather than beating them down.

This school has failed to teach my daughter she is terrible at math because no one ever taught her how to do it! The heaters never worked the building was too old and leaks every time it rained , ceiling collapsed 1 too many times!!