David Seymour
Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education
9 February 2017 Media Statement
Partnership School congratulated for excellent results
Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education David Seymour has congratulated Vanguard Military School for its excellent
provisional NCEA results, announced today.
Māori and Pasifika students in particular exceeded national averages. Māori students achieved roll-based pass rates of
92.3 per cent at Level 1, 90.5 per cent at Level 2, and 100.0 per cent at Level 3. Pasifika students achieved 85.7,
100.0, and 100.0 respectively.
“Credit for these results belong with the hard working staff and students of Vanguard,” says Mr Seymour.
“When I attended Vanguard’s graduation ceremony last year, I witnessed first-hand how innovative education can change
lives. It demonstrated the value of ensuring students have access to alternative schooling options.
“Partnership Schools give talented educators flexibility to lift achievement for students underserved by the state
system. Vanguard’s strong results exemplify this, and I look forward to seeing more Partnership Schools results
announced over the coming months.”