Student retention
The table below shows that Pasifika students remain in schooling to at least the same extent as Pākehā students. This suggests that Pasifika parents and students have high aspirations for educational achievement.
Apparent student retention rates by age and ethnicity, 2004
|
Ethnicity |
Age 16 |
Age 17 |
Age 18 |
|
All groups |
81% |
61% |
14% |
|
Pasifika |
82% |
66% |
21% |
|
European / Pākehā |
82% |
69% |
11% |
(Data from Ministry of Education School Statistics , retrieved 15 June 2005.)
