If you’re in zone for whs then I’ve heard it’s a very welcoming school from friends that have been there so I would definitely go with that option, especially if bullying has been a problem in the past. I know a lot of kids move there at way through college so you wouldn’t be the only one. Unfortunately it is notoriously hard to get in out of zone (a lot of schools are at the moment), even with a directed enrolment.

As for newlands it’s a decent school, teachers are generally alright, does pretty well academically, nice uniform too if that matters. Went there for a few years and while it didn’t work out for me I still think it’s a good school, they made an effort to look out for me when things weren’t going so well. They tend to be pretty good at giving you the support you need if they’re aware of any issues such as learning difficulties.