However, of the 786 schools reviewed by ERO in the 2014-2015 year, 33 out of 103 already poorly performing schools had not improved enough to move up a category, despite interventions. Related Content The Primary Issue: Reading and writing gap between rich and poor kids widens Watch NZ Herald Focus: Poorly performing schools failing to improve Video Watch NZ Herald Focus: Under preforming schoolsIt found:• More than one third (65 out of 185 schools) of poor performers had failed to meet expectations for at least two consecutive reviews. "We know what makes a difference," she said, but acknowledged that "while most schools are performing well, most isn't good enough". Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playThousands of children are spending most or all their years of education in a poorly performing school, a new report has found. Many schools were failing to meet Education Review Office (ERO) quality measures, the report said.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2016 17:00 UTC