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Definition

Metadata for IAC0446 covering tables released for calendar years 2012 to 2022.Each related table contains data for a specific calendar year.
 

  • Data is collected mid-year from NSW government schools.
  • Figures reported are children enrolled in a preschool that is run by a NSW government school. However in NSW, most children receiving a preschool education or early intervention are enrolled at a community preschool (government funded) or in a Centre-Based service which offers a preschool program.

  • Children aged 3 to 6 years may be enrolled in a preschool program, although programs are typically delivered to 4 and 5 year olds, on the basis that they will be starting school the following year.

Data source details

Format type
csv
License
Creative Commons Attribution
Path name Data Element Definition Data Type Format
Years: Months Student: Age Group, Preschool Label X

A group that a student enrolled in a preschool or early intervention program is in based on their age.

CHARACTERSTRING -
Preschool All students Student: Enrolments by Age Group, Preschool Count N

The number of preschool students who are in a particular age group.

INTEGERNUMBER -
Preschool Aboriginal students Student: Aboriginal Enrolments by Age Group, Preschool Count N

The number of preschool students who are in a particular age group and identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

INTEGERNUMBER -
Early Intervention All students Student: Enrolments by Age Group, Early Intervention Count N

The number of early intervention students who are in a particular age group.

INTEGERNUMBER -
Early Intervention Aboriginal students Student: Aboriginal Enrolments by Age Group, Early Intervention Count N

The number of early intervention students who are in a particular age group and identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

INTEGERNUMBER -

Origin

Schools and Students: Statistical Bulletin. Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation.