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New South Wales has 48 selective schools, while Victoria has 4. There's an interesting history behind this

  • Written by Craig Campbell, Associate Professor, University of Sydney
New South Wales has 48 selective schools, while Victoria has 4. There's an interesting history behind thisMiddle-class families in NSW were early adopters and supporters of public high schools.from shutterstock.com

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian made a “captain’s call” in recent months that raised the ire of many parents, teachers and education groups. She announced NSW would build a 49th selective school. It will be the...

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