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More stress, unclear gains: are selective schools really worth it?
The Conversation
17 Jun 2021, 06:39 GMT+10
Thousands of primary and secondary students in Sydney and Melbourne are preparing for selective entrance exams. If successful, students will gain entry into a selective secondary school, with other high-achievers, or an opportunity class , which is an academic stream for years 5 and 6 in a mixed-ability primary school.
Fully selective and partially selective schools in New South Wales and Victoria are part of the government school sector. They charge minimal fees compared to non-government schools.
But unlike regular government schools that prioritise students living in their catchment zone, selective schools enrol only the highest achieving students based on the outcomes of a competitive entrance exam.