School Leavers Challenge
Context
Our challenge is to ensure that at least 85% of school leavers achieve at least NCEA Level 2 in preparation for their futures. Our 2015 data from the 6 schools in Tipu Maia that offer secondary education shows that overall rates for Leavers with at least NCEA Level 2 were at 75%. Rates overall, including Boys and MAori had dropped between 2013 and 2015.
2016 Leavers with NCEA Level 2 or above data is more encouraging. However, boys are more likely to leave school at a younger age (29% or 22/76 boys leave at 16 years), compared to girls (13% or 9/67).
2016 Leavers with NCEA Level 2 or above data is more encouraging. However, boys are more likely to leave school at a younger age (29% or 22/76 boys leave at 16 years), compared to girls (13% or 9/67).
Baseline Data
- Our 2015 data from the 6 schools in Tipu Maia that offer secondary education shows that overall rates for Leavers with at least NCEA Level 2 were at 75%. Boys (62%) and Maori students (60%) were leaving school with lower rates of Level 2 than Girls (87%). Rates overall, including Boys and Maori had dropped between 2013 and 2015.
- In 2016, the overall rates for Leavers with Level 2 had risen to 81% (118/146) including Maori Leaver rates at 82% or 14/17 leavers.
- Overall gender data in 2016 shows rates for Girls (89%) remains higher than Boys (74%) although this diversity is not represented across all schools.
- It is acknowledged that percentage data can change markedly with small cohorts.
Targets: School Leavers with NCEA Level 2
- All Students:
Further inquiry is needed into the qualification rates and the destinations of our leavers to ensure they are equipped to transition to their selected pathways.We aim to gather a richer understanding of students pathways beyond secondary schooling, including participation and success in tertiary education and training rates, especially for boys at age 16 years.
- Boys:
- Maori:
