The Government has announced a $400 million package to modernise classrooms, fix roofs and gutters and improve heating and lighting.
Over 2000 eligible schools will receive a one-off cash injection between $50,000 and $400,000 - but integrated schools are excluded.
The principal of state integrated school John Paul College in Rotorua, Patrick Walsh, told our reporter Chen Liu he's hopeful integrated schools will be able to negotiate a similar maintenance deal.
