Education

Science lab - Photo courtesy of Dominion Post

Our government-funded schooling system provides a comprehensive curriculum of academic, sporting and skills-based learning options, in a positive environment. Most schools, even those in inner city areas, have their own playing fields, gymnasiums and swimming pools.

Early childhood
There are a number of education and care options available to parents with children aged five years or younger.
Primary and secondary school
With few exceptions, all children in New Zealand must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16.
Tertiary education
New Zealand’s tertiary (higher) education system includes universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments.

 

Graph showing education level of the New Zealand population over 15 years of age. 23% of the population has no qualification, 34% of the population has a high school qualification, 17% of the population has a vocational qualification, 9% of the population has a degree.
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census 2001. For more information visit www.stats.govt.nz.