Scotch College

It’s a great school, my 3 boys attended and had a great time, excellent education and sport and they made brilliant friends for life. Ignore the idiots reviews. They could do more to cut costs as control the fees.

Don’t send your children here the headmaster (Alec O’Connell) and other upper staff Support toxic masculinity with the excuse of boys will be boys. You can be bullied heavily and the ones responsible will get a slap on the wrist even if it has happened over and over with no sign of stopping the bully’s would be suspended to return and start the cycle again while a misdemeanour could get you expelled. This schools responses and punishments are all mixed up where it seems the larger the issue that is caused the smaller the punishment

I went to this school a long time ago and now I am a proud parent of my son going to Scotch. What an incredible school, I cannot speak highly enough of Scotch. A multi generational positive experience. For myself, I went to multiple schools before starting my Scotch journey and I can say from experience that you get what you pay for when it comes to education. My education and school life changed for the better once I started at Scotch. The facilities, the passion and dedication of the teaching staff, the programs, the opportunities, the leadership and all round culture of the school is second to none. It really is the best of the best. Even a friend of mine who taught at Scotch but went to a different top private school themselves when they were a student acknowledged that Scotch was way better than the school they went to. The teachers at Scotch are the best of the best, the quality of education is just off the scale, top of the league and with many support and extension programs too for students both ends of the scale.
We couldn’t afford to put our son in during his earlier primary school years and regrettably, he has missed major educational foundations until he started at Scotch, now he’s on the right path and had lots of fantastic support provided by the school. If only we could have started sooner at Scotch. We only wish we could have sooner for him. It's been the best thing we ever did for him. Everything has changed for the better for him, the school has evolved a long way since I was there, the facilities, programs, pathways and support is incredible. I am truly excited about my sons future at Scotch and I cannot recommend this school enough. The pipe band, the culture, the opportunities, the facilities, the dedication of the staff, if you are considering Scotch and reading this, take it from me as both a past student and parent, this is the right school. It's exceptional! It offers great support, it has the most passionate staff, people who dedicate their entire lives to the school and it has a culture unlike others. I wouldn't be where I am today were it not for these foundations I experienced and learned when I went there and I couldn't be happier with the school for my son.

The boys that are violent and assault and bully others are often unpunished with the excuse of “boys will be boys” the worst punishment a kid bullying another will be a rare suspension so they can return and do it again.they have unrealistic expectations of their students and seem to support toxic masculinity with large amounts of sport outside of school hours and leaving bullies unpunished (as mentioned above) as smaller violations your children could get expelled for

I Have spent meny years sending my son to thy scotch college, He came home crying EVERY Day. He tells me he is bullied. Don't send your son Here.

This school is a disgrace, pushed my son and his family to consider not to finish as this would of affected their overall grades. If there was any moment in life I could change it would be not allowing my son to attend. We were treated indifferently through their whole process. This affected his mental health and his overall confidence.

Solid school, classy teachers, Nick and Catherine are goats, Gethin is a solid bloke

JC was here

Jasper, King of Claremont

We have recently moved to Perth from the UK, and visited a number of schools both state and private. After much deliberation and talking to various people (from people met on dog walks to the local hair salon), we felt Scotch College was the best fit for our two boys (aged 8 and 5). Two weeks in, and the boys absolutely love the school. They are so happy, which to us is THE most important aspect. Secondly the nurturing and caring nature of the teachers (namely Ms Sayers and Mr Munday in Junior School, who are absolutely awesome) and the style of teaching is second to none. And Marley our dog, loves his walk round the huge oval playing fields in the mornings! Thanks also to Mrs Hodges for making the transition to their new school so effortless.

Good for the high achiever but if you struggle with learning then prepare to be forgotten. Biggest waste of money my parents ever spent

I lerned to do mye english much beter when i came to thi s school. Very happy wiht the expeerience.also nice yer

I’m so sorry for my parents who thought they were doing the right thing sending 3 brothers there. They are regretting this even today. Unless you are from a wealthy, well known family you will be treated totally different in a way which you feel uncomfortable. They wished they saved the money and not worked their guts out to pay the excessive fees. If your boy isn’t happy there, don’t push him. He won’t learn. That goes for any educational facilities. No great memories, only horror and abuse. Many in my year felt the same

What ever you do, don't offer this school any donations. They seem all interested to meet you, then they take what you've got and not bother returning your messages. Really dissapointment considering my family connection to the school. I feel used.

Excellent school to send a young lad. Provides great life experiences and alternatives to the standard subjects. My boy particularly enjoys learning things such as marching, music, digital media, swimming on top of the core subjects. -T

With one boy starting In year 3 (in year 12 now), then one in year 6 (graduating last year), sending our boys to this school is one of the best decisions we ever made. They have loved it and so have we. It has been worth every bit of the effort required - what a privilege.

My experience with the College is that the teachers are committed to their student's wellbeing, education, social skills, independence and in general turning out some decent human beings with respect for others and the environment. No hesitation in recommending Scotch.

I am only new to the school with my son starting this year in year 7 but my experience so far has been fantastic. Having had older children at different schools I can say that Scotch College has made it such a seamless transition from primary to middle/high school. My experience has been that the school is very inclusive, helps the boys to integrate socially and places importance on education as well as sports and other interests the students may have. I guess the proof really is in the fact that my often silent 12 year old comes home daily chatting and recounting his daily activities (unheard of in the past!) I can highly recommend the College for anyone looking for engaged teachers and an embracing community.

It provides opportunities regardless of intellect
It encourages boys to “go for it”

It’s a big school but there is always a teacher looking out for your boy.
The teachers really put in and none more so than Brendan Zani and Gill Youngleson. They are exceptional.

And Scotch does turn out boys keen to do their best.

Our four sons have had wonderful experiences at Scotch. They are very individual young men and each had different needs and interests. The school encouraged them to find their special niche and grow emotionally and academically. It challenged them and nurtured them into thoughtful and brave young men. We treasure the community that is Scotch which will be a wonderful legacy for the boys to carry with them as Old Collegians.

Scotch has been an outstanding school for my sons. There is a magic about the school - they don't just "talk the talk" they walk the walk. " They know what boys need, and at what stage and curate their programs accordingly. They are concerned with all aspects of the boys and balance academics with community service, sport and the arts - and above all the boys wellbeing. I cannot recommend the school highly enough.

A great school where ‘knowing the boy’ is a priority and each student is respected and valued. Strong focus on pastoral care across all 3 sub schools- and the grounds and space for boys to play is incredible!