There is a popular notion that single-sex education is better for students, and particularly for girls.

Are we really offering a single-sex education?

A declining school-age population and an apparent preference for single-sex education are creating uncertainty at some Dunedin secondary schools.

But while some believe that a single-sex education may be one way to address girls' needs, others seek a broader solution.

They point to the fact that the school roll is not at capacity as evidence of the waning popularity of single-sex education.