By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Sep 29, 2025
Parents often rely on school rankings, but numbers don’t always show the full picture.
League tables focus on test results and academic performance, offering only a partial view of a school.
Rankings cannot reveal teacher-student relationships, student happiness, creativity, diversity, or wellbeing support.
Catchment areas and limited private school options mean not every family can send their child to a highly ranked school.
Students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and inspired. Joy, relationships, and belonging are essential.
Arts, sports, vocational programs, and extracurricular activities help students develop talents, confidence, and social connections.
Academic strength matters, but a school’s culture and environment must match your child’s needs and personality.
Visit schools, talk to staff, observe interactions, and consider what environment will help your child feel safe and thrive.
The best school supports student wellbeing, partners with families, and helps young people grow into capable, caring adults.
Instead of chasing headlines, ask where your child will feel safe, challenged, and inspired to flourish.