Definately not. Public schools are just as good. I know many parents who have ended up taking their children out of private schools and put them into public. If you really want to go private there are many schools that are much cheaper, wow $20,000, I'm in a bit of shock.

Regards,
Dianne
I went to a primary school that was "sister" to a very pricey high school. Turned out that the primary school is a few years behind in maths/english/science. My younger sister went the whole of primary school without her dyslexia being recognised and first day in a public high school they picked it up and she was put into a special class once a week to assist her.

IMO the private schools I have heard about fail to meet the recommended curriculum until they hit the last 2 years then they try to play "catch up". So many friends I know had a rough transition into HSC that attended private schools and had issues with exams. Heard of so many success stories come from public schooling.

So, in conclusion, i wouldn't go into debt for a private education and would ask around for a reputable public high school.