The MySchool Gold Star™ program has been created to connect genuine homebuyers with quality real estate agencies who have expert knowledge about their local schools. The MySchool Website and blogs are full of questions from parents looking to relocate close to a school they feel is best for their children and the best person to show them a house near the right school, is a MySchool Gold Star Realtor.

MySchool is issuing accreditation to local real estate agents who have a sound knowledge of education resources in the areas they service. If you're a real estate agency who knows their stuff you can apply to license the MySchool symbol and be found by genuine homebuyers looking for a house near the right school. A $200 annual licensing fee applies.

FAQ’s

Can any Real Estate Agency become a MySchool Gold Star Realtor?

Our promise to Australians is that a MySchool Gold Star accredited realtor is an expert on the schools in the area they service. We require that you demonstrate your knowledge of local educational resources to us before you can be accredited.

Why would a Real Estate Agency want to become a MySchool Gold Star Realtor?

There can be no denying that MySchool is now a part of the Australian conversation. Parents are more savvy about their children’s education than ever. As the focus on education continues to grow many parents consider local schools to be a top priority in their real estate search criteria. These people are genuine homebuyers looking to connect with a realtor who understands their educational priorities.

Do homebuyers pay more for a house near the right school?

Yes. The Australian National University’s Centre for Economic Policy Research reported:

“...the marginal parent is willing to pay 3.5 percent more for a house associated with a school whose median year 12 test score is 5 percentage points higher.

What defines a MySchool Gold Star address?

A property that lies within a reasonable distance to a desirable school is a MySchool Gold Star address, whether it’s desirable for reasons of academic performance, sporting programs, Religious or cultural significance, learning support or the arts.

On which properties can an Authorised Agency use the MySchool Gold Star Address logo?

A MySchool Gold Star address is one that is listed with your agency and falls within the postcode(s) for which your agency has licensed the MySchool accreditation. This includes properties for sale and for rent.

On what advertising can an Authorised Agency use the MySchool Gold Star Realtor logo?

Any advertising for the agency, including vendor property marketing can use the MySchool Gold Star Realtor logos whether it’s local, National or international (provided that the advertising does not imply that a particular property located outside of your defined area is a MySchool Gold Star address).

How many real estate agencies will be Authorised MySchool Gold Star Agents?

Only one Real estate agency in each area will be appointed as a MySchool Gold Star Realtor and be licensed to use the MySchool Gold Star symbols in theirs and their clients’ marketing collateral. An area is defined within the boundaries of up to three postcode areas. The annual licensing fee is $200 per postcode area.

Can an Authorised Agency use the MySchool Gold Star logos on their website?

Yes. The Authorised Agency receives a logo pack with high resolution and web resolution images to use on their website, their printed marketing collateral (including outdoor) and a MySchool Gold Star placemark icon to use with online mapping API's etc.

Can a MySchool Gold Star Realtor use school data or ranking on their advertising?

The MySchool Gold Star program is not a school ranking program but a realtor accreditation program to assist homebuyers in finding the most appropriate school for their children. You cannot publish ranking or performance data obtained from ACARA or My School. That data is protected and unauthorised publication is prohibited by law in a number of States. 

How does a homebuyer find a MySchool Gold Star Realtor?

Incorporating the MySchool Gold Star logo into your Internet listings and print advertisements will attract attention from buyers with the right school on their minds. The more media you employ to take full advantage of your accreditation, the more education focussed homebuyers will find you. In addition, the MySchool website has an easy to use search function using Google Maps to identify the location of MySchool Gold Star Realtors with a Gold Star placemarker.

“This is a great initiative, with fantastic national exposure, and definitely a property grading scheme that, unlike those schemes created by real estate agencies themselves, could get some really strong market recognition.”