Teenagers Leaving School Unqualified | Auckland News

Over 10,000 teenagers left school last year without any qualifications — a worrying trend holding steady since the pandemic, especially in poorer communities where over a quarter of students drop out without credentials. While NCEA level two and three pass rates rose slightly, 18% of leavers failed basic literacy and numeracy, dropping to just 68% in the most disadvantaged schools. Despite small gains for Māori and Pacific students, systemic gaps remain, demanding urgent, targeted action to secure brighter futures for all young people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fffc0019b614f033