School deciles could be a thing of the past within three years.
School funding is set for the biggest shake-up in a generation with a new "equity index" to replace the current decile system from 2021 or 2022.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says deciles are a very blunt tool.
He says it seems crazy not to use the available information for identifying where the most disadvantaged students are.
The in-principle Cabinet decision is subject to consultation with principals and stakeholders, public engagement next year, and extra Budget funding.
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