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
| 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.