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Education (General Provisions) Act 2006
sec.9Meaning of compulsory school age
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sec.9 Meaning of compulsory school age
A child is of compulsory school age if the child is at least 6 years and 6 months, and less than 16 years. However, a child is no longer of compulsory school age if the child has completed year 10. s 9 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (3) sch 3 (sec.9-ssec.1) A child is of compulsory school age if the child is at least 6 years and 6 months, and less than 16 years. (sec.9-ssec.2) However, a child is no longer of compulsory school age if the child has completed year 10.