New Zealand's network of schools

Information about enrolment schemes, school network regions, and consultations about schools.

About NZ's network of schools

New Zealand’s 2,500 schools make up the network of schools. We look after all state and state-integrated schools in 10 regions across the country. Each region has smaller local networks of schools.

About NZ's network of schools

School network regions

Each region is growing and changing in different ways.

School network regions

Boards of schools and kura

Find out about the boards, what they do, how they work, resources and support.

Boards of schools and kura

Community conversations

About holding consultations, covering the process, roles and responsibilities, timeframes, and best practice.

Community conversations

Statutory consultations about schools

Statutory consultations are when boards or the Ministry of Education consult formally with school communities. Sharing views and listening to ideas helps ensure schools are in the best shape to offer quality education opportunities for our children and young people.

Having a say: statutory consultations about schools

About enrolment schemes

Enrolment schemes help manage overcrowding and ensure local students can attend schools in their area.

About enrolment schemes

Tools for schools

Downloadable school network templates, forms and resources to help schools with school network processes and procedures.

Tools for schools

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