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History of New Zealand. Vol. III.
22. State Primary Education, 1893
22. State Primary Education, 1893.
| Schools (No.) | 1,355 |
| Teachers (including 160 sewing mistresses) | 3,426 |
| Scholars— | |
| Gross Enrolment | 163,105 |
| Distinct Children | 138,500 |
| Daily Attendance (average) | 98,615 |
| Percentage of Enrolments | 60·0 |
| Expenditure defrayed by— | |
| State | £349,688 |
| Education Reserves Fund | 37,170 |
| Local Sources | 2,902 |
| Total | £389,760 |
| Cost of Instruction per head of Mean Population | £0 11 9 |
| Cost of Instruction per head in Average Attendance | 3 19 0 |
Note.—The system of education is secular, compulsory, and free. The compulsory school age is 7 to 13.