Selective schools cop flak but no remedies
Christina Ho picks through a pile of wobbly statistics, purports that they reveal some grave social injustice, yet fails to propose any remedy ("Wealthy, gifted and talented: Selective schools favour the rich", March 10). Entry to academically selective schools is based on an entrance test. There is no other fair or practical method. The socioeconomic background of the child's parents is irrelevant. Tone-deaf children aren't offered places at the Conservatorium High; out-of-area children with minimal athletic ability are unlikely to gain a place at a sports high school. In any case, it's difficult to imagine how Ms Ho would rectify what she claims is a bias against the entry of "disadvantaged groups" to our selective schools. Must each child sitting the entry test first produce their parents' income tax returns?