The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way. 

New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year – almost 1500 are at capacity. 

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million for school property, with new schools and classrooms in Auckland. 

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge it's got to be supercharged, so more schools can get re-locatable classrooms when they need them. 

He says schools are trying to find interesting solutions to the problem – he's heard of one using a Masonic Lodge over the road to help. 

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The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way.&nbsp;
New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year – almost 1500 are at capacity.&nbsp;
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million for school property, with new schools and classrooms in Auckland.&nbsp;
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge it's got to be supercharged, so more schools can get re-locatable classrooms when they need them.&nbsp;
He says schools are trying to find interesting solutions to the problem – he's heard of one using a Masonic Lodge over the road to help.&nbsp;
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the number of schools over capacity

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