27Establishment of government schools

27 Establishment of government schools

27 Establishment of government schools

(1) The Minister may establish a school in any locality if the Minister is satisfied that—

(a) sufficient children will regularly attend the school, and

(b) the school will comply with similar requirements to those required for the registration of non-government schools.

(2) The Minister may name or change the name of a government school.

(3) The Department is to inform the Authority of the establishment or change of name of a government school.

s 27: Am 2014 No 39, sec 3; 2016 No 50, Sch 2 [6].