Ok, this is my area - if there’s a song released in Australia that I don’t know about, it was never recorded in the first place

So let’s start with basics - was it an Australian song?

Australia has had plenty of punk bands, and some very good ones, but few had songs that would lead to regular singalongs. Most likely would be couple from The Saints

I reckon you are thinking about a pub rock band, and there are a huge number of songs from that era and before that could potentially fit the bill. The school reference confuses me slightly though...

Yep, I like the way you are thinking

I saw Barnesy in Canberra last night. Still got it and tore the house down

Well done! Nothing better than sorting out something you have been pondering for a long time. Especially after two decades...

The Living End is still playing, and is extremely good live. Love what they do with a double bass. Check out their other stuff too