a duration of 6 or 7 years, beginning at the age of 6
Secondary school: a duration of 5 or 6 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 9 years, from ages 6 to 15
State schools do not limit the number of students attending, but they do expect students to attend to school.
More than one-third of all children attend private schools. Most of these schools are religious. The costs of private school depends on location and the reputation of the school.
Three quarters of all students complete their secondary education. For students who leave school early, many signed up for apprenticeships in the manual trades.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 756,975 (2010) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School: 728,934 (2010)
Literacy rate: 99% (2005)
New Zealand
School System:
Primary School- a duration of 8 years, beginning at age of six
Secondary School- a duration of 5 additional years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 10 years, from ages 6 to 16
Over 85 percent of schools are public. Public Education is free and government funds Public and state integrated schools (schools that teach religion in addition to the state curriculum).
Most schools request an annual voluntary donation. The costs depend on the school's location and parent's ability to pay. Parents also have to pay for school trips, supplies, and uniforms.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 207,914 (2010) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School:199,605 (2010)
Literacy rate : 99% (2005)
Island students (Maori, Pacific Islands) sometimes struggle in English-language schools, and literacy rates among these groups tend to be lower than among Pakeha.