A conveyance allowance is a payment made directly to a caregiver’s nominated bank account to contribute to the cost of transporting a student to school or to a bus stop.  Students may be eligible if:

• there isn’t a school bus available, or
• they live more than 2.4 kms from the nearest school bus route.

To be eligible, students must meet all 3 eligibility criteria:

1. Be attending the closest school they can enrol at.
2. Be living over 3.2km (years 1-8) or 4.8km (years 9+) from the enrolling school.
3. Have no access to “suitable” public transport (defined on the Ministry website).

To apply for a Conveyance Allowance please apply directly to the Ministry of Education on this link:

Conveyance Allowance application .

If you require any assistance, please contact Bus Controller, Mrs Margie Breen, MargieB@chbc.school.nz or phone the office.

Article added: Thursday 04 May 2023