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Code Sets

Copies of the larger code sets used by the various Ministry of Education data collections. Smaller code sets are contained within the Guidelines on Education Counts.


Country of Citizenship Codes

A list of Citizenship codes for use in School Student Management Systems, ENROL and Tertiary Student Management Systems. Copies of the 2007, 2008, 2009 and the current Citizenship code tables are available as a downloadable file at the end of this page.

Last Updated: 31 August 2009


Ethnic Group Codes 2007 Onwards

A list of Ethnic Group Codes (for 2007 and 2008) used in school Student Management Systems, ENROL and Tertiary Student Management Systems


Ethnic Group Codes (ECE)

A list of Ethnic Group codes (for 2007) used in the Annual Early Childhood Education Child and Staff Return.


Iwi Codes

A list of Iwi codes used in the Early Childhood Education and School roll returns. Copies of the Iwi code tables are available in the top right hand inset box.


Iwi Data – Collection and Use

This page provides background on why Iwi information is important, how it will be collected and what it will be used for.


Language Codes (ECE)

A list of foreign Languages codes used in the Annual Early Childhood Education Child and Staff Return.


Language Codes (Schooling)

A list of foreign Languages codes used in the School roll returns. Copies of the Language code tables are available as downloadable files are the end of this page.


New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED)

A brief description of what the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) is and links to additional reference sites as they are developed.


School Name and Number Codes

School Name and School Number codes are available as a downloadable file.


Subject Codes (Schooling)

A list of Subject codes used in the School roll return. Copies of the Subject code tables are available as downloadable files are the end of this page.



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