The point is, it used to work. Many didn't like it as it was seen as an inequality, as a two-tier system.

The Utopian idea that all could be taught under one roof, under the same framework, with the same facilities is not feasible and has been shown as such.

Why did the old system of Academic Unis and Vocational Polys work? Because they could focus on what they were good at.

It was the same with the secondary schools.