Single-Sex Schools Performed Better Than Co-ed Schools: Analysis

Single-Sex Schools Performed Better Than Co-ed Schools: Analysis
Schoolgirls wait with their mobile phones up for the arrival of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at Macarthur Girls High School in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 19, 2018. Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images
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The debate over school choices is back in the spotlight after new analysis shows single-sex schools have better academic performance than co-ed schools, according to the latest NAPLAN results.

A newly released discussion paper (pdf) from Catholic Schools New South Wales (NSW) reveals that the difference in academic achievement is generally more notable for boys than girls.
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