Schools want a more tailored approach to managing roll growth, as fewer receive Government funding to cope.

Two thirds of applications for extra-ordinary roll-growth funding were approved over the past two years, down from 80% in 2022.

Post Primary Teachers Association Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge that zoning means schools have to take every eligible child within the zone, which leads to unexpected roll growth. 

'I've heard of schools of 60, 70, 80 unknown students turning up on day one, and having to deal with that.'

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Schools want a more tailored approach to managing roll growth, as fewer receive Government funding to cope.
Two thirds of applications for extra-ordinary roll-growth funding were approved over the past two years, down from 80% in 2022.
Post Primary Teachers Association Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge that zoning means schools have to take every eligible child within the zone, which leads to unexpected roll growth.&nbsp;
'I've heard of schools of 60, 70, 80 unknown students turning up on day one, and having to deal with that.'
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President questions Government response to supporting school roll growth

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