Elites open wallets in education 'arms race'

By Amy McNeilage, Matthew Knott
Updated May 7 2014 - 12:43pm, first published April 22 2014 - 2:47pm
Newington College: Spent $78 million on capital works between 2009 and 2012, more than any other school in NSW. Photo: Anthony Fretwell
Newington College: Spent $78 million on capital works between 2009 and 2012, more than any other school in NSW. Photo: Anthony Fretwell

Sydney's top independent schools are outspending public schools by three to one as they invest in libraries, lecture theatres and gyms in a multimillion-dollar ''arms race'' to attract lucrative enrolments.