How to Improve Attendance in New Zealand.
School attendance in NZ is in deep trouble. Not just in reference to our historic levels but also compared to other OECD countries.
New Zealand’s school attendance is lower than the OECD average, especially in upper secondary ages, with rates dropping from 70% to 50% between 2015 and 2025.
We also saw further decline for Term 3 2024 – 25.
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