I voted for public co-ed, but if I had the money, I would certainly go private for Secondary School.

I had experience of both, and would say that the Private School was the better of the 2, but that was over 20 years ago.

I was very lucky to get Matt into McKinnon Secondary, which is one of the best public schools in Melbourne. It has a very small zone, and we live outside it, so I had to submit a resume on his behalf to argue why he should be accepted. Fortunately, he was a straight A student, so they were happy to have him, but I sweated on the outcome as the other options in my area were not good. I know of others who missed out on a place who deserve to be given a place in a good school.

Private schooling was always my aim, but alas, finances will not allow me to send them all, so we are persevering with the Public System. I have been impressed with McKinnon, his grades are still good, and the teachers are very committed.

I think at primary level the public system is fantasic, and kids benefit from interacting with the opposite sex.

Regards, Jill.