Private schools are not the answer
Capitalism and education do not mix: privatising all of South Africa's schools would only deepen the crisis, writes Andrew Verrijdt.
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Taking a religious stance
Does religion make a difference to the quality of education: Some heads of school give their views.
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Debating the gender barrier
No simple answer to the single sex vs co-ed question.
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Spotting trouble
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.
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All schools are not equal
Independent education fills the gaps.
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Private school enrolments increase, survey shows
The number of pupils attending private schools increased by 50% between 2000 and 2009, a study released by the SA Institute of Relations shows.
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Matric: Experts warn against comparisons
The release of matric results for candidates who wrote the IEB exam has led to inevitable comparisons between public and private schools.
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Don't fix what ain't broke
Poor pupils already benefit from quality education at former whites-only schools.
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Closing private schools 'won't solve problems in education'
Isasa believes Cosatu's proposal to do away with private schools is based on misconceptions about the private-school sector.
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