New data shows the cost of private school isn't a deterrent to Kiwi parents.

A report by the Ministry of Education shows that private, or independent, schools are growing at a much faster rate overall than their public school counterparts.

Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO Guy Pascoe says there's a wide range of reasons why parents could be making this choice.

"Small class sizes, it could be specific curriculum, pedagogies, high academic results - the schools we represent range in size from about 15 students as our smaller school to about two and a half thousand." 

LISTEN ABOVE

New data shows the cost of private school isn't a deterrent to Kiwi parents.
A report by the Ministry of Education shows that private, or independent, schools are growing at a much faster rate overall than their public school counterparts.
Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO Guy Pascoe says there's a wide range of reasons why parents could be making this choice.
"Small class sizes, it could be specific curriculum, pedagogies, high academic results - the schools we represent range in size from about 15 students as our smaller school to about two and a half thousand."&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Guy Pascoe: Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO on the new data showing rolls are growing at private schools

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2db2be25-9bf1-43d1-b748-b402003fa14a/transcript