Schools in Northland are expecting a boost in funding following the scrapping of the decile system going forward.

The Government has unveiled more information about the new Equity Index, which is set to replace the decile system next year.

90 percent of schools will see a boost in funding, and Northland schools are set to benefit greatly. 

Pat Newman is school principal of Hora Hora school and president of the Principal's Association in Northland, and he joins us now to explain further.

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• Dumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?