<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Education in Thomastown on MELBZ</title><link>https://melbz.com.au/tags/education-in-thomastown/</link><description>Recent content in Education in Thomastown on MELBZ</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-au</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://melbz.com.au/tags/education-in-thomastown/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Thomastown Schools 2026: What Google Doesn't Tell You</title><link>https://melbz.com.au/thomastown/schools-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://melbz.com.au/thomastown/schools-guide/</guid><description>&lt;h2 id="verdict-box"&gt;Verdict Box&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best for:&lt;/strong&gt; Parents prioritising in‑zone public options and short commutes
&lt;strong&gt;Skip if:&lt;/strong&gt; You want elite private or selective schools on your doorstep
&lt;strong&gt;Rent pressure:&lt;/strong&gt; Moderate; houses with yards go quickest
&lt;strong&gt;Commute reality:&lt;/strong&gt; Mernda line trains; quick Ring Rd access for school runs
&lt;strong&gt;Food scene:&lt;/strong&gt; Family‑friendly takeaways, bakeries and low‑fuss diners
&lt;strong&gt;Family fit:&lt;/strong&gt; Playgrounds, TRAC pool, library and after‑school care options
&lt;strong&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s the kicker:&lt;/strong&gt; Catchment (zone) address often matters more than suburb name
&lt;strong&gt;Overall score:&lt;/strong&gt; 7.5/10&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>