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Telling a decent school from a struggling one comes down to specifics most parents learn only through experience. Look at how teachers handle individual children who learn differently—does the school have actual systems for identifying and supporting them, or do kids just fall behind quietly? Check what the homework feedback cycle looks like: are parents getting useful information about what their child understands and where they're stuck, or just a pile of worksheets? Visit during actual teaching time, not a tour day, and observe whether classes feel purposeful or chaotic. Ask what happens when a child isn't keeping up—are there genuine interventions or just pressure to move on? Thabisang Primary's approach matters in how consistently teachers follow through, whether leadership actually visits classrooms, and if the school's stated values align with daily operations. In Sandton's competitive school landscape, the difference between adequate and capable schools shows up in details: marking quality, staff turnover rates, how discipline is handled, whether enrichment reaches all learners or just the easiest students.
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