[MediterraneanM]

Originally Posted by qwerthey

Have a cry. VCE rewards smart work, hard work and intelligence. Socio-economic status cannot and will not, in any case, supersede these funadmental aspects of success. Perhaps throw in, even a bit of luck. There's no "secret training" given at private schools, those who succeed are those who deserve it, and those who get 99.95, private school or not, can have their achievements in no way diminished by others. They. Deserve. It.

"Big surprise" ? Check the school rankings again. Private schools aren't the highest ranked. Case in point. Government schools, Melbourne High, Macrobs, Bialik, all have occupied the top 3 spots in recent years. So go back to your excuses and self-pity at your "plight" of "discrimination" and "prejudice", but know this: if you don't work hard, there's a high chance that you won't perform as well as you desire, no matter what type of school you attend.

Such 'anti-discrimination' (against a majority) grates on my nerves. Enjoy your VCE next year, and I expect you'll be whining non-stop at the "unfairness" of it all if you don't get 99.95.

How about reading the thread properly?

It is not a thread begruding results attained by private or public schools. It's a discussion on the 'comparative advantages' avail. at private institutions. Good luck to those who are able to attend such schools. It's great that they have more of a chance to realise their potential...which is what this thread is all about!!