New data shows the cost of private school isn't a deterrent to Kiwi parents.

A report by the Ministry of Education shows that private, or independent, schools are growing at a much faster rate overall than their public school counterparts.

Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO Guy Pascoe says there's a wide range of reasons why parents could be making this choice.

"Small class sizes, it could be specific curriculum, pedagogies, high academic results - the schools we represent range in size from about 15 students as our smaller school to about two and a half thousand." 

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