Nearly $400,000 by graduation: Is private school really worth it?

In New Zealand, a private education for one child can set you back nearly $400,000 dollars by graduation. It’s an expense many parents fork out to give their kids the best shot at success. But is that investment worth it? Or are you just paying exorbitant fees for a fancy blazer? Stuff Money Editor Damien Venuto crunches the numbers on private education. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff