QUIZ: Schools by cclstaffMay 1, 2026 Quiz: Schools Test your knowledge of local schools and their history with our monthly quiz. Which Christchurch secondary school, founded in the 1850s, is one of the oldest in New Zealand? A: Christchurch Boys’ High School B: Christ’s College C: Christchurch Girls’ High School D: St Bede’s College What year did a school in Christchurch, first boast of having access to swimming baths for its students? A: 1867 B: 1907 C: 1927 D: 1977 What is a ‘normal school’? A: School built to a preset template in design and layout etc B: School for children of normal intelligence C: State school rather than a private school D: School where trainee teachers could be trained When did a dedicated department for Teacher training open in Christchurch? A: 1857 B: 1877 C: 1907 D: 1937 In 1939, what percentage of primary schools had between 51-60 children in a class? A: 97.4% B: 35.4% C: 20 % D: 10.5% What year did South Island’s first Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori immersion school) open? A: 1992 B: 1999 C: 2002 D: 2019 Under the Education Act 1877, which group was not initially required to attend school? A: Girls B: Rural children C: Māori children D: Children under ten What year did a Canterbury school provide computers for student use? A: 1980 B: 1985 C: 1990 D: 1995 How did boys’ and girls’ schooling typically differ in 19th century Christchurch? A: Girls were excluded from formal schooling B: Girls received more advanced academic training C: Boys and girls followed identical curricula D: Girls were often taught domestic skills alongside academics In the 1870s at what age could youths of either sex in New Zealand take up the position as Pupil Teachers? A: 21 years B: 18 years C: Between 13 and 16 years D: Between 17 and 18 years This form is protected by reCAPTCHAIf you require an alternate submission method, please contact us.NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Add a comment
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