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New Zealand's school attendance rose to 57.3% in 2025, its highest since 2022, driven by government interventions and increased funding.
In 2025, New Zealand's school attendance rate reached 57.3% for regular attendance—defined as 90% term presence—its highest level since 2022, up from 56.4% in 2024 and 48.7% in 2022, with about 150,000 more students attending consistently.
Charter schools showed higher attendance than state schools, with a 59.7% baseline rate.
The government attributes progress to mandatory attendance plans, $140 million in new funding, and escalating interventions for absenteeism, including potential prosecution for non-enrolment.
Early 2026 data shows strong starts, with daily attendance above last year’s lows.
Central and East Auckland led with 62.6% regular attendance.
Officials stress that consistent attendance improves long-term educational, health, and economic outcomes.
La asistencia escolar de Nueva Zelanda aumentó al 57.3% en 2025, su nivel más alto desde 2022, impulsada por las intervenciones del gobierno y el aumento de la financiación.