What does the cryptic crossword clue "Show of intelligence in school will get you the cane (6)" mean?

The definition is "cane". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WIT (synonym="=intelligence, nous, as to have the wit to") in SCH (synonym="=school") = SWITCH; definition: "cane" The answer is SWITCH.

Show of intelligence in school will get you the cane (6)

Independent Cryptic #11855 | 15 Across | 2024-10-08 flower

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