Safety first: Gloriavale school shut down after failing compliance tests

December 18, 2025: | Newstalk ZB | Neil Reid | The under fire private school at the Gloriavale religious commune is set to close. Education bosses announced the move this afternoon after months of speculation about the school’s future. Secretary for Education Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the school was informed of the decision earlier…

Gloriavale School to shut after being declared not ‘emotionally and physically safe’

December 18, 2025: | The Press | Joanne Naish | Gloriavale School is to be shut down after a string of failed audits and serious concerns, with the Ministry of Education declaring it not an “emotionally and physically safe” environment. The ministry confirmed it was cancelling Gloriavale Christian School’s registration as a private…

Gloriavale Christian School has registration cancelled

December 18, 2025: | 1News | Gloriavale Christian School will have its registration as a private school cancelled early next year after the Ministry of Education ruled it had failed to meet key compliance requirements. Secretary for Education Ellen MacGregor-Reid confirmed the decision under the Education and Training Act, citing insufficient evidence that…

Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled

December 18, 2025: | RNZ | Gloriavale Christian School’s board says it will challenge the Ministry of Education’s decision to cancel its registration as a private school. The Secretary for Education informed the school of the decision on Thursday. Ellen MacGregor-Reid wrote to the West Coast Christian community’s private school in October, advising…