The BUSY School NZ
About The BUSY School New Zealand
The BUSY School New Zealand is a co-educational secondary school located in central Auckland.
Students complete an individualised educational programme and learn skills for life with a focus on vocational and employment opportunities.
Students focus on two core NCEA subjects: English and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as Vocational Pathways. Students also complete a range of electives/courses, gaining practical skills and industry certifications relevant to the student’s individual learning pathway. These courses may include on-campus training, work experience, and Trades Academy collaborations.
Key information
- Language of instruction: English
- Curriculum:New Zealand
- Qualification: NCEA
- Open date: Term 1 2025
- Sponsor: The BUSY Group New Zealand Limited
Key links
- School website: The BUSY School
- School social media:To be confirmed
- Education Counts listing: The BUSY School NZ: Profile and Contact Details | Education Counts
Reporting
Read The BUSY School's 2025 Annual Report
Rolls
The table below shows the establishment rolls and actual roll returns.
|
Roll type |
Number of students |
|
March 2025 roll return |
26 |
|
March 2026 roll return |
111 |
|
Establishment roll |
98 |
Establishment rolls reflect expected enrolments in ‘Term 5’.
Establishment rolls are used for establishment funding (a one-off payment to cover set up costs) and some funding components in the first year. Both new state and charter schools receive establishment funding.
Learn more about rolls at charter schools
Performance thresholds and monitoring
All schools including charter schools are assigned an Equity Index number (EQI). This EQI determines the performance thresholds that charter schools are contracted to meet.
In 2026 The BUSY School, falls in the moderate EQI group.
The BUSY School is assessed against the following annual measures:
|
Measure |
Performance threshold |
|
Regular attendance |
50% |
|
Student achievement (Years 3-10) - reading |
50% |
|
Student achievement (Years 3-10) - writing and maths |
35% |
|
Student achievement (Years 11-13) |
80% |
Achievement measures are the percentage of students achieving at or above the expected curriculum level.
A school’s first year is its baseline year. Schools are monitored against this baseline and their minimum performance thresholds. The Authorisation Board can step in if they are not meeting these thresholds.
Schools are expected not only to meet the minimum requirements but to keep improving and work towards the government’s overall education targets.
Read more about performance thresholds
Application
Below is The BUSY Group New Zealand Limited's original application to open its school. All sponsors must submit an application like this, and it helps the Charter School Authorisation Board (CSAB) decide whether to approve a school.
The application may not fully reflect how The BUSY School operates today. This is because the school can change over time through further discussions with the CSAB, contract negotiations, the establishment process, and the staff and students involved.
Commercially sensitive details have been redacted.