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Hi Homersyd, I wanted to share that we visited both Ravenswood and PLC back in late 2015 after I posted my question above. We ended up choosing a 3rd school in part due to location. Here was my take on the schools: Ravenswood was smaller, perhaps a bit more exurban vs suburban - very convenient to the train line, seemed to attract perhaps more analytical-type kids/maybe not as humanities-oriented (I could be wrong), was very close to a boys school so more co-ed interaction (which I actually liked). They had a pretty cool library and I liked their pool. Overall, a bit more modern architecture if memory serves. Pymble was a lot bigger in a quieter setting with a lot more greenery. I think it even had sheep and goats (which I loved). More sport options I think. Seemed a bit more affluent. The people were very nice and welcoming at both schools so no issues there. During my daughter's secondary school years, I didn't hear complaints about Ravenswood, but I did hear them about a couple of other schools - ones not mentioned above. Not sure if any of that adds to the information you've already gathered...

Thank you - most appreciative!

Hello Caramac, I'm new to this forum and thread, but we are currently looking at Ravenswood among others for our high schooler. Would you be willing to PM me as to what you didn't like about Ravenswood - was it too formal, too elitist? It's not our first choice, but our daughter may end up wanting to go there. Would be grateful for any insights! p.s. they seem to have a new head of school as of this summer.