Options include making Balgowlah Boys co-ed, doing the same with Mackellar Girls, or allowing local students to enrol at Manly Selective until year 9.
The future of some of Sydney’s top-achieving public high schools is uncertain as the NSW government pushes ahead with co-education options citywide.
Mackellar Girls principal Christine Del Gallo said, in her 17 years at the school, she had never had a parent say they wished their child had access to co-ed education. Mackellar is the sister school to Balgowlah Boys and is part of the Northern Beaches Secondary College network.“They’re both really top-level schools. Part of the reason why they’re so successful is because they are single sex and make sure they provide the best opportunities for girls and boys in their education.
Last year Balgowlah Boys was among the top comprehensive public schools in the state in HSC English, even outperforming high-fee schools including Ascham, Cranbrook and Abbotsleigh. “Balgowlah Boys needs to be upgraded, full stop. That’s what needs to be done before consultation on a possible dramatic change to the school population,” he said.
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