Link to population pyramid.
link to New Zealand in Profile: 2013.

Education and training

Education and training statistics give you information about achievement in secondary school education, and post-school and tertiary education. We also provide statistics about loans taken out to fund tertiary study.

Education in New Zealand is a primary mechanism for the development of skills within the population. Formal education affects everyone from under five years of age (for pre-schoolers) to 16 years (the school leaving age). Many choose to do tertiary study. Formal education is compulsory for those aged 6 to 16 years.

heading icon. Primary school education
Teaching resources to help you use statistics in your classroom.
heading icon. Secondary school education
Statistics about school leavers with no qualifications and teaching resources to help you use statistics in your classroom.
heading icon. Tertiary education
Statistics about loans taken out to fund post-school education, and income and employment of graduates.

Use statistics in your classroom

  • Schools Corner 
    Teaching resources aimed at both primary and secondary school teachers, including interactive games and classroom activities.