Amygirl - on the idea of sending more intelligent kids to private schools - public schools can be just as good! I went public for primary and high school, and (again not being big-headed!) was pretty much the top of my class the whole time. I don't think that I lacked any opportunities by going public. I went on to uni, got 1st class honours and am now finishing my PhD - so I think if your DD is intelligent she will bloom whatever school she goes to!