You see, it was based on the fact that people reject others just because they have "a higher standard of education". Comparison of neighbourhood schools and reowned schools would be the main reason why the debate started.

First, I thought. What are the differences between the two categories of schools? I believe there are none, as the school in a way teaches the same syllabus if you were to compare. However, there is nothing stopping the comparison. Personally, I feel that there is a large gap between us and the other "elite" schools. Could it be the impact that the general public has imprinted on us?

My friend proceeded to clarify and showed me a short article, which showed the history of those schools. It seems that they have quite an amazing history as Singapore evolved - which is probably why there are many "aunties" who believe that these schools are better than all. However, this may not be the case. If you do not stand for the values of the school, there is no point at all in sending your child into that school. I'm pretty sure everyone wouldn't do that just to get a school name imprinted in your certificates.

However, this occured to me. Who decides who gets into what school? Every school started out the same way, but what makes it differ? If the aggregates of each school remained constant, what makes students who score better than the constant go into that school?

Elitism.