The public schools rolling in private money

By Eryk Bagshaw
Updated November 15 2016 - 11:13am, first published October 17 2016 - 12:15am
A Fairfax Media analysis of MySchool data shows that schools are pulling in more than 25 per cent of their income from private sources.  Photo: Janie Barrett
A Fairfax Media analysis of MySchool data shows that schools are pulling in more than 25 per cent of their income from private sources. Photo: Janie Barrett
Highest levels of private income: Selective school, Sydney Boys High.  Photo: Robert Pearce
Highest levels of private income: Selective school, Sydney Boys High. Photo: Robert Pearce
Labor's education spokesman Jihad Dib.  Photo: Janie Barrett
Labor's education spokesman Jihad Dib. Photo: Janie Barrett

NSW public schools are raking in millions of dollars from hiring out facilities, private donations and charging fees while others in disadvantaged areas are being left behind despite the commitment of both state and federal governments to needs-based funding.

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