i went to a selective public school.
just it was selective for performing arts. so i got in because i danced.
the high school academically was ok, i got decent marks but was never pushed as i was always classed as a "performing arts student" and that was my focus.

we are looking into sending DS to a private school, but only because it offers good music and sports programmes and has subjects for year 11 and 12 he is interested in now.

then the fees are only 7 grand a year and thats all inclusive except for the langue excursion which isnt compulsory.
he is at a pulbic primary school now and i really dont think it is working for him, he isnt excelling and he is getting lax with his work. the teachers are pushing him or encouraging him and i feel this is because its a 3/4 class and not a straight 4 class.

i would love to send him to the private primary school but dh isnt to sure.