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I indicated where I lived because I wanted to show that just because I'm from the east, I don't have a biased view of the private schools in the west, which you seem to have.

By the way, I'm no 'westy' ~ I currently live in the Eastern Suburbs, previously on the lower North Shore. Out of curiosity, what percentage of your past year 12s got over 90 UAI? I don't see why you're dissing the uniforms of other schools when yours is pretty ordinary. There are schools in the...

i was thinking of engineering. but at this stage, i haven't completely made up my mind

A shit school is a shit school no matter where it is. Even the location can't change this fact. Is being on the north shore the only credential your school has? In case you haven't realised, that true private schools, attract people from different areas, including the eastern suburbs, the North...

there are a few generalisations here.. obviously, not all schools are like the ones I describe here. Don't mean to offend anyone.. well.. personally, I wouldn't trade a place at a private school (depends which one) for a place at a selective school. as for JR opening the biggest door.. I...

It depends on personal preference.. 15 grand is a steep price - try telling that to boarders who have to pay $25000+. I don't feel that the fees have gone to waste. I prefer the standards and discliplinary systems of a private School. I have friends who left cos they hate private schools...

$1500????? try paying $15,000+:p

really? what are your fees?

Just a note.. Oxford University isn't the same as Oxford Brookes. here are some UK uni rankings.. Ox Brookes is 48th http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~smazzu/2001_uk_university_ranking.htm Ox Brookes is 51st http://www.tcyonline.com/gre/ranking-uk.htm best of luck for uni :)

All I've got to say is that Waverley, St Pats etc don't compare to any of the schools in the original post or in the poll: and.. MLC School Sydney, Trinity Grammar School, Newington College, Scots College, The Kings School, Ascham, Pymble Ladies' College, Abbotsleigh, Knox Grammar School and...