A fork of Rural Dictionary
Contrary to popular opinion, a public school in the UK is NOT a government funded state school, but rather an elite, fee-paying independent school - more commonly known as simply a "private school". Originally they were called "public" as they were open to anyone no matter their location, profession or denomination, they have evolved into schools generally reserved for the middle-and-upper classes, although due to most of them being registered charities (for tax benefits), they are required to admit a small number of less well-off students on bursaries and scholarships. Fees as of early 2025, including the newly introduced VAT, generally range from £8K to £14K per term for day students.
Although public schools are independent schools, not all independent schools are public schools. Public schools are usually larger, more historic, more expensive and all-round more prestigious.
Famous examples of public schools include:
Eton College
Dulwich College
Millfield School
Bedales School
Rugby School
Uppingham School
Oakham School
Fettes College
Latymer Upper School has been nominated for the "Best Public School" award by Tatler.
A state-operated primary school located in Bronte, Sydney. Eastern suburbs parents send their kids here while they choose a private school to transfer them to. It should be noted that by year 2, most of the students will have an IQ higher than their teacher.
Blonde woman in Porsche SUV:
"I'll come over after I drop Sebastian off at day-care."
"Isn't he nine-years-old?"
"Sorry, I meant Clovelly Public School."
A state-operated primary school located in Bronte, Sydney. Eastern suburbs parents send their kids here while they choose a private school to transfer them to. It should be noted that by year 2, most of the students will have an IQ higher than their teacher.
Blonde woman in Porsche SUV:
"I'll come over after I drop Sebastian off at day-care."
"Isn't he nine-years-old?"
"Sorry, I meant Clovelly Public School."
A primarily white school in the heart of Bergen County in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Unless you’re too snobby for a public school or get bullied, everyone that lives in HHK goes here from Kindergarten-8th grade. Girls here are decked out in ivivva leggings and headbands that their mommy bought for them and all the boys wear the infamous nike basketball shorts everyday( even in the winter even though it’s against the dress code). If you hate playing basketball or Foursquare, good luck having fun/socializing at recess. You spend the early years of your life navigating through the school trying to find your way to art class while hoping your teacher will take you through the middle school hallway as a treat for being silent when walking. The grades are small, so chances are you have been “best friends forever” with at least 45 kids in the grade by the time you reach eighth grade. It is one of the best public schools, yet barley anyone that attends is insanely good at math. Also, the dress code makes every girl that attends have a mental breakdown every morning before school because none of their new shirts from American Eagle covered their butts when they wore leggings. Although the teachers are very questionable and the school lunches are way too overpriced for three chicken fingers, you wouldn’t trade going there for anything.
Dude 1: yea I went to Ho-Ho-Kus Public School growing up
Dude 2: no way that’s so lit man
A small school where little brats go to get pregnant and end up in a hole. The place where everyone talks behind your back. Now remember...this only 99.9% of the girls there now that other 1.81% is full of nice people but beware the guys there only like girls who wanna fuck so good luck finding the “guy of your dreams” oh ya and the teachers there suck ass for a living
I go to twin river public schools