But in its short tenure, the school has thrived.

The school thrived until its founder died in 1965, when more land was sold, leaving the mansion with four and a quarter acres.

The school however did not thrive and was suspended at the end of 1854.

Ms. Pineiro, though, believes that the school can thrive without her.

In January 2005, the school is still thriving.

This new high school thrived until the early 1970s.

He said: "These schools, despite those fairly high fees, have waiting lists and are thriving."

Lady Murray's school did not thrive financially in the long run, however.

Today, the school thrives with an annual budget of $2.5 million and a waiting list of 800 children.

Bad schools will go under, the theory runs, and good schools will thrive.