Meanwhile, primary school teacher numbers are expected to stabilise over the next few years, partly because of a fall in projected roll numbers.
The data now shows primary schools should have sufficient teachers because the immigration of school-aged children has dropped significantly since last year.
That immigration rate was no longer at a record high, which means a reduced demand for teachers.
The ministry expects 7100 fewer primary students and 1600 fewer secondary students than previously forecast.
The report found teacher retention in both primary and secondary schools was about 90%, but this did not help to fix the subject gaps.
From this year until 2028, New Zealand is likely to have a small surplus of primary school teachers, though Māori-medium schools and those in rural areas will still face pressures.
Canterbury and central Auckland showed the largest primary teacher surpluses, while shortages remained in Northland, Waikato, Taranaki and Bay of Plenty.
Overall, demand for teachers is expected to remain steady over the next three years.
About 580 primary and 800 secondary teachers are projected to join the workforce this year because of ministry initiatives, which include support for overseas teachers to relocate and an expansion of the School Onsite Training Programme.
Janhavi Gosavi is a Wellington-based journalist for the Herald.
