So, you’re thinking of moving to Australia, made the move from New Zealand to Australia or your child/ren are ready to start school. If you are unsure what year they should be in, please see our tables below.

Primary School

AgeNew ZealandAustralia
5 – 6Year 0 – 1Preprimary
6 – 7Year 2Year 1
8 – 9Year 4Year 3
7 – 8Year 3Year 2
9 – 10Year 5Year 4
10 – 11Year 6Year 5
11 – 12IntermediateYear 6

Intermediate / Middle School (Secondary School)

AgeNew ZealandAustralia
11 – 12Year 7Primary School
12 – 13Year 8Year 7
13 – 14High SchoolYear 8
14 – 15High SchoolYear 9
15 – 16High SchoolYear 10

High School / Senior College

AgeNew ZealandAustralia
13 – 14Year 9Middle School, Secondary School
14 – 15Year 10Middle School, Secondary School
15 – 16Year 11Middle School, Secondary School
16 – 17Year 12Year 11
17 – 18Year 13Year 12

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