Charter schools receive high volume of applications before opening

Monday 27 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Jan 2025, 11:26am

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Mastery Schools New Zealand

Seven publicly funded, privately owned charter schools are set to open within the next fortnight. Some institutions are already turning students away due to high demand, including a Christchurch school with 60 enrolments and a 40-student waitlist. Tipene boarding school is scheduled to open in Auckland on Waitangi Day.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 27 Jan 2025, 11:05am

   Charter schools swamped with applications (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZMon 27 Jan 2025, 11:26am

   Charter schools swamped with applications ahead of opening (opens in new tab)

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