Is a private school education always better than being schooled at a government institution, in your opinion?

Question

Can you think of any pros and cons for each particular instance?

In the South African schooling system, I can think of one very important aspect, but will not bring that into consideration yet.

Answer 1

Easily, Cakes has said it all. Especially the bit about slow learners and classes which are not streamed...

Answer 2

Yes, although I am speaking only for my own opinion.

My sister and niece teach at a private school in Stellenbosch.  Their school has, on a few occasions, been requested by the Department of Education to enrol every Tom, d**k and Harry in the school, sort of a "quota system"  (= AA ?).  

Also, they have been approached to "lower" their standards, or level of education (!! ??) so that they can accommodate the "broader" representation of the country´s scholars!!

If it were not for the private schools maintaining their excellent quality of education in South Africa, one would not be able to notice how the standard of education is dropping in the state schools.

And then, on the flip side, It depends on the QUALITY that each school is intent on maintaining.  My brother teaches at a government school, and he is well-known for being very meticulous.  He would in no way, allow a child to "pass" without possessing the necessary qualifications for that specific standard.

The advantages of a government institution is that one comes into contact with children from all walks of life. Hence, one gets to know some of the problems that face people in everyday life, even in the poorer sectors.

In a private school, it is possible to concentrate on the education side of things without being hampered by slow learners, to name only one thing.

Answer 3

It depends on who are the teachers, principal of the government school and of course how many kids are in a class and with whom they are in a class. You know what I mean Bull......My kids are both in a government school......so far we are very lucky, but when they go to high school both will have to go to a private school.

Answer 4

It all depends where you live. My kids are in state schools or semi state schools and there is no problems that I can point out. There are teachers employed by the school and not the department of education and I find that these teachers still try their guts out to assist and help our children. The only factor that I have issues with is history and the skewed information that is in the syllabus today.

Answer 5

I think that private schools are better because learners receive more individual attention by staff due to smaller class sizes. Staff are engaged in order to contribute to the teaching in just one subject, which means that they are able to devote their energies in just one direction and become even greater experts in their field. Secondly, private schools are better equipped (computers, etc) as compared to government institutions.

Answer 6

My son has gone to both and I prefer the private school.  They have less children in a class, and in the school which means you have better control of the kids.  Teachers also then get to know each scholar personally and could offer much more guidance and support based on that.  I also think that its a better, safer environment concerning the drug problem.  There are a few cons to:  some private school dont have all the different sports at their schools and also they dont have the same facsilities as governement schools.

I feel that as long as those private schools are not dependend on the government for grants, that the government should have no right as to say who to be allowed into the schools, or whether they should drop some standards in order for the broader spectrum to be allowed.

Answer 7

Not necessarily ,no .

It all depends on who the teachers are ! What curriculum guidelines they follow etc, etc . There are so many factors that I will take into consideration ...... Culture will definitely be a major part.