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Private school matric result disappointment for parents

costly learning curve

A RECENT incident with a prominent private school revealed only a 50% matric pass rate, disappointing parents who paid substantial fees for quality education.

Despite the school's claims of following the Cambridge curriculum,' issues like understaffing and unqualified teachers went unnoticed until it was too late.

Choosing a private school is complex,

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