Formal education normally begins at age five, though many children enjoy subsidised pre-school education. The schooling system is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Formal enrolments
|
2002 |
2007 |
| New Zealand students |
| Sector |
| Primary |
488,424 |
480,609 |
| Secondary |
259,660 |
279,297 |
| Tertiary |
378,720 |
443,801 |
| International students |
| Tertiary |
40,825 |
39,942 |
Source: Ministry of Education
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