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
| Age | New Zealand | Australia |
| 5 – 6 | Year 0 – 1 | Preprimary |
| 6 – 7 | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| 8 – 9 | Year 4 | Year 3 |
| 7 – 8 | Year 3 | Year 2 |
| 9 – 10 | Year 5 | Year 4 |
| 10 – 11 | Year 6 | Year 5 |
| 11 – 12 | Intermediate | Year 6 |
Intermediate / Middle School (Secondary School)
| Age | New Zealand | Australia |
| 11 – 12 | Year 7 | Primary School |
| 12 – 13 | Year 8 | Year 7 |
| 13 – 14 | High School | Year 8 |
| 14 – 15 | High School | Year 9 |
| 15 – 16 | High School | Year 10 |
High School / Senior College
| Age | New Zealand | Australia |
| 13 – 14 | Year 9 | Middle School, Secondary School |
| 14 – 15 | Year 10 | Middle School, Secondary School |
| 15 – 16 | Year 11 | Middle School, Secondary School |
| 16 – 17 | Year 12 | Year 11 |
| 17 – 18 | Year 13 | Year 12 |
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