The Ministry of Education carries out statistical collections (roll returns) from New Zealand schools at different times during the year. The data reported here is based on the 1 July roll returns since it provides detailed information on age and ethnicity for trend analysis.

Statistics relating to attainment, attrition, retention and completion of students at tertiary education providers and through industry training.

Information about: National Standards writing results, and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori results in the tuhituhi (writing) skill area

The average number of unjustified absences per day per 100 students (truancy rate).

Students that move school twice or more over the period from the 1st of March to the 1st of November.

Total government investment in education.

Information on Teaching Staff in schools from 2004 onward.

Data on language learning (other than English or Te Reo Māori) by students in New Zealand primary schools (Year 1 to 8) and subjects being studied by secondary school students.

Students' attitudes to science based on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey.

The number of stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions per 1,000 students enrolled.

Scientific literacy of 15 year-old students.

Science scores for Year 9 students.

Science scores for Year 5 students.

Information about Pasifika language in education in New Zealand Schools as at 1 July. It describes two levels of Pasifika language learning: Pasifika-medium education and Pasifika Language as a separate subjec

Data about Māori Language Learning as at 1 July. It reports on 3 levels of Māori language in Education: Māori-medium, Māori Language in English medium, and Students not involved in Māori language in education.

Percentage of school leavers with an NCEA level 3 qualification or above, this includes anyone who obtained University Entrance Award

Percentage of school leavers with an NCEA Level 2 qualification or above.

Percentage of school leavers with at least an NCEA Level 1 qualification or equivalent

Data on the number of school leavers with a minimum of NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance Award from 2009 onward.

Data on the number of school leavers with a Level 2 qualification or above from 2009 onward.