The Dark Underbelly of Elite Education The Ballarat Grammar scandal has left many in Australia reeling, but it should come as no surprise to those who have long suspected that elite private schools create a toxic culture.
An investigation into allegations of physical and emotional abuse at the school's boarding facility uncovered a web of silence and complicity that undermines trust within the school community and beyond.
The report found that an unwritten rule existed, allowing abuse to be swept under the rug.