Earlington Secondary School
What distinguishes a competent secondary school from a struggling one comes down to measurable indicators and consistent practice. Earlington Secondary's track record with learner outcomes—matric pass rates, university placement, subject performance—tells a concrete story. Teacher qualifications and actual classroom experience matter; schools managing high staff turnover often show it in uneven teaching quality. Infrastructure that works—functioning classrooms, reliable internet for research, maintained sports facilities—reflects whether management prioritises maintenance. How the school handles discipline, pastoral care, and communication with parents reveals whether leadership is reactive or proactive. Prospective parents can assess these directly: request recent results, visit during school hours, and ask specific questions about teacher development and learner support programmes.