The Ministry of Education maintains the following databases that are updated regularly that include contact details, institution information and regional information. The most recent updates are available from the Directories page on the Education Counts website.

Statistics relating to research and knowledge creation including the funding of research, research outputs and performance.

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.

A series of fact sheets that presents information on Māori tertiary education students: their participation by qualification level, their qualification completions, their field of study and student allowances and loans – as well as participation in industry training by Māori employees.

Participation in tertiary education in New Zealand

The purpose of this report is to build an understanding of how school leavers are transitioning into tertiary education. The report examines the transitions of 2004 school leavers into tertiary education by a variety of personal, schooling and tertiary education characteristics and seeks to show where differences exist.

The number of people undertaking industry training.

Statistics relating to the percentage of the New Zealand population enrolled in tertiary education.

Statistics relating to the impacts of beyond study, including jobs and earnings, income and wealth, health, and other social and economic wellbeing outcomes.

Statistics relating to qualification and course completion for students at tertiary education providers by a range of demographic and study-related characteristics.

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

Statistics on the numbers of international students studying in New Zealand, international students’ progression through the New Zealand education system, their academic achievement, support provided for international students and international students’ experiences in New Zealand, their employment outcomes, and ongoing links to New Zealand as alumni.

Information about school leavers with vocational pathway awards

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.

The proportion of full-time tertiary education students who started study in a particular year, who were still studying in the following year(s) at the same qualification level or higher, or who had completed a qualification.

Data about participation in tertiary by students and participation in tertiary education, qualification completion, operating revenue and surplus by providers.

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