Parent outraged by optional $10,000 fee at Whanganui Collegiate

StuffRNZNZ HeraldMonday 10 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A Waikato man has expressed frustration over an optional $10,000 charge at Whanganui Collegiate, one of New Zealand's most expensive integrated state schools. The fee covers the use of boarding and other facilities owned by the school's proprietor. This charge is separate from the compulsory attendance dues required by integrated schools.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6:23am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff via RNZ

    State-integrated school's optional $10,000 fee shocks parent (opens in new tab)

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    State-integrated Whanganui Collegiate’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent (opens in new tab)