zoning
Also called: sistem zonasi, ppdb zonasi
A new student admission pathway based on the distance from residence to school.
What it means
Zoning is a way of admitting new students that prioritizes the distance from residence to school. This system is used in PPDB for public schools, especially elementary and junior high schools. The goal is to equalize access and reduce the concentration of students in certain schools. The quota size and how distance is calculated are set in each regional policy.
Why it matters for families
For families, zoning determines which schools are realistic for their child to enter. Misunderstanding about address and distance can cause registration to be invalid or the child to fail at a school considered close. Therefore, check the official regional zoning map before buying or renting a house. Do not assume a favorite school can be entered just with high grades.
Example
For example, a family lives 1.2 km from a public junior high school, while another school is 3 km away. The child has a greater chance of entering the nearest school through the zoning pathway. If the family chooses to move to a house farther away for a certain school, the chance in the zoning pathway may actually shrink.
Common misunderstanding
Many think zoning is only about report card grades. The correction is that zoning mainly uses residential distance, not academic achievement.