These schools cater for the poorest urban learners but they are battling to keep their doors open.
An independent school in Manenberg had better matric results last year than any state school in the area. But is it a model that should be scaled up?
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A school is more than a place to rest a bag of heavy tomes; it’s an experience that will forge a child’s future.
More than just a school, St Stithians is a village for educational excellence that inspires and gives back to the community.
Three schools working together to deliver values, educational excellence and critical thinking skills to their pupils.
Independent schools play a critical role in the provision of education in South Africa with more than half a million learners using private education.
The education MEC in Mpumalanga has said independent schools in the province face closure if they fail to produce a matric pass rate of at least 50%.
Cheaper independent schools are out of the poor’s grasp because they can’t afford to lower their fees.
Does religion make a difference to the quality of education: Some heads of school give their views.
No simple answer to the single sex vs co-ed question.
How do you know if the independent school you’re hoping to send your child to is worth the dent in your pocket? This checklist might help.
Independent education fills the gaps.