Most primary school principals likely to quit within five years

Friday 14 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 2:50pm

In this story Erica Stanford, NZEI Te Riu Roa

A survey of 228 primary school principals found that 73% are likely to leave the profession within five years. Respondents cited workload pressures and curriculum changes as key factors, with 96% reporting that their health and wellbeing have been affected.

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1. The Post via The PressFri 14 Nov 2025, 1:01pm

   Principals at ‘breaking point’ as poll shows 73% likely to quit within five years (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 14 Nov 2025, 2:50pm

   Primary school principals at breaking point, union says, pointing to grim survey findings (opens in new tab)