Finding a place in a Catholic school in Christchurch is so hard, some parents confess to “rediscovering” their faith to secure their child’s spot. Catholic school rolls – like those of other Christian schools – are bursting in Christchurch. They’re seen as “desirable” schools. Under pressure The Catholic Diocese across Christchurch has over 7000 students. Read more
Roncalli College is one of two Timaru secondary schools unable to accept new enrolments for next year. Their enrolment books are closed. One – Craighead Diocesan School – must even shed pupils. Like Roncalli College, Craighead Diocesan is a special character school. And like Roncalli, Craighead has had to close its books to new enrolments Read more
Secondary school rolls all over the country are bursting. Catholic schools and state schools alike. There’s been a steady increase in roll numbers, according to the Ministry of Education. Immigrants boost school rolls An immigration-driven surge in enrolments is adding to the pressure. The national school roll is now topping 831,038 children. In Invercargill, Catholic Read more