Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
4
State schools are fully funded by the government, as are integrated schools, except for
the funding of some property-related expenses.
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Primary schools cater for children aged five to 12/13 years.
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Decile ratings reflect the socioeconomic strata from which the school draws its
population. Decile 1 schools draw their students from areas of greatest socioeconomic
disadvantage, while Decile 10 schools draw their students from areas of least socio-
economic disadvantage. (For further information on this matter, see http://www.ero.
govt.nz/.)
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The Education Review Office is the government department that reports publicly on
the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood services.
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