Enrolment
Historically, because of its reputation, the demand for places in the school has outstripped capacity, and entry was selective. The school was zoned at least since the 1960s. Now entry is determined by a state school enrolment scheme. The school argues that zoning increases house prices in the zone, reducing access to the school for students from lower socio-economic groups.
Auckland Grammar's voluntary donation for each student was NZD$700 in 2005, NZD$740 in 2006, NZD$810 in 2008, and NZD$880 in 2010 — approximately five times higher than the average. The highest voluntary donations are requested by state integrated schools, reaching up to NZD$4,472, For example, Grammar's neighbour St Peter's College (an integrated school) charges a maximum fee of $2760.00 per annum (2012). But Auckland Grammar's request is the highest of any state (as opposed to state integrated) school.
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