Last-minute website for private schools

Alexandra Smith

Just like finding a last-minute flight or accommodation deal, parents will now be able to find last-minute vacancies and discounts at some NSW private schools.

Launched on Tuesday, the School Places website will offer discounts of between 10 and 40 per cent at private schools. The discount is for two years at most of the schools and there are often vacancies at all levels.

Already 500 NSW parents have registered to be told when their school of choice has a discounted vacancy following the launch of the site in Victoria earlier this year.

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