In 2011, Fettes College, a selective private school, saw its tax liability fall from £209,139 to £41,828. a taxpayer funded subsidy of £167, 311.
Wester Hailes state school, where over 40% of pupils are are eligible for free school-meals, paid its tax liability of £261,873 in full.
Charitable status allows Scotland’s elitist and privileged private schools, which serve only 4% of pupils, 80% mandatory discount on non-domestic rates, whilst financially-strapped state schools, which serve 96% of pupils, pay the full sum.
How can this be right or fair?