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Cavendish Road State High School
Co-ed · State · Holland Park
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,022
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 100% of 3 reviews · about the Brisbane average (90%)
This school 100% Brisbane 90%
Of 7 comments: 6 speak well of it
Review Readiness for life after school
I feel like there could have been better preparation for life skills throughout my time at highschool for tasks like managing expenses, finding work, completing your taxes. I do know that programs to work on such skills has since been implemented in younger grades since i finished school.
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Review Readiness for life after school
I felt extremely prepared and was offered tons of advice from teachers. Was very helpful in the transition
Review Getting extra help
Teachers were very accessible for help, all it would take is the student approaching any teacher they are comfortable with in the subject and asking for help, and they could arrange lunchtime or before/ after school help.
Review Would you recommend it?
I recommend this school for a strong variety of teachers ranging in various subjects. All the teachers I had were very pleasant and excellent at their jobs and helped me achieve my goals. The sense of community is also very good around the school. There is a problem with students who are consistently acting up without many repercussions.
Review What had the biggest impact
Mrs Neilson was my favourite teacher and is very good at her job and makes sure each and every student understand the content and offers her help at any time. The teachers in general were the highlight of the school but also the sports program was also very fun.
Review Coaching and chances to compete
They did a good job at getting us to an average level considering a lot of people weren’t trying to get to an elite level in the sports I played but with the sports programs available I heard the training was very good and we have produced several national level athletes in recent history.
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