Moving to Sydney - Schools advice

[sunnym3]

Hi All,
I am flying out to Sydney tonight for 17 days for a possible job opportunity and I wanted some advice on schools.
If it all goes well I could be their for around 5 years.
I am looking for a primary and hight school (not private) for my 2 boys. For us personally I think this will dictate where we choose to live, so ideally, like the schools to be not far from each other. I will be working at CBD so anything that will allow me to commute within an hour would be perfect.

I've read about the following areas to live but not sure on distances between schools:

Balmain
Balmain East
Randwick
Kensington
Bondi
Cogee
Manly

Any advice would be really handy and if anyone would like a beer and chat all things cars let me know.

[sunnym3]

Thanks guys,
I am actually going to Manly today to have alook round. I was in the office yesterday and a lot of people recommend Manly/Northern Beeches.

Colonial,
Let me know about a drink. I am working on Kent Street and staying in Sussex St.

[sunnym3]

Colonial,
I can do tomorrow if you’re about?
Will pm you with my details.

Regards
Sunny