Publications
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University rankings fact sheets
The latest performance of New Zealand universities in international rankings.…
Author(s): Tertiary System Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: June 2015
Updated: October 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Disability inclusion in schools: Early insights from 2025
This report presents early findings on disability inclusion in Aotearoa New Zealand schools, drawing on data collected in 2025 as part of the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study. It provides initial national-level insight into how schools are supporting ākonga whaikaha…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Insights for teachers – What do students gain through creating and learning in the arts?
This insight is part of a collection developed through the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (Curriculum Insights). Each insight draws on study data to highlight a key finding, identify opportunities for growth, and offer practical classroom strategies. This insight draws…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Insights for teachers – What matters when teaching handwriting?
This insight is part of a collection developed through the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (Curriculum Insights). Each insight draws on study data to highlight a key finding, identify opportunities for growth, and offer practical classroom strategies. This insight draws…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Teaching and learning in the arts 2025
This dashboard provides an overview of key contextual findings from the 2025 Curriculum Insights learning area study related to the arts. The information was collected using questionnaires for students, teachers and school leaders.…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Technical report 2025: Foundation areas - Mathematics, Reading and Writing, Learning areas - Technology and The Arts
This report describes the methods and procedures used to design, develop and implement the 2025 Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (Curriculum Insights), including the development of its assessment instruments and the analysis of the resulting data. The information provided supplements…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Success in the arts 2025
This dashboard provides an overview of 2 key success indicators for the arts at Years 3, 6 and 8: achievement and student enjoyment.…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Conditions for learning: Key contextual findings from 2025
This dashboard provides an overview of key contextual findings from the 2025 Curriculum Insights Study. It is designed for teachers, school leaders, and others with a particular interest or expertise in education.…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Insights for teachers – How well are students using briefs in technology?
This insight is part of a collection developed through the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (Curriculum Insights). Each insight draws on study data to highlight a key finding, identify opportunities for growth, and offer practical classroom strategies. This insight draws…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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Curriculum Insights and Progress Study: Success in Technology 2025
This dashboard provides an overview of 3 key success indicators for technology at Years 3, 6 and 8: achievement, student enjoyment, and student confidence.…
Author(s): The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) at the University of Otago, and the New Zealand Council for Educational research (NZCER). Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2026
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