Auckland principals says roll numbers are climbing after half-full classes greeted them when schools reopened this week under level 2.5.
Safety concerns were cited for a low turnout on Monday, most notably in South Auckland.
While numbers have improved, many schools remain well short of attracting a full roll.
Principals Vaughan Couillault of Papatoetoe High School and Neil Watson from Otahuhu College speak to Susie Ferguson.
