TEC study: Poutamatia - Youth transitions between secondary and tertiary study in New Zealand

This report examines the profiles of students transitioning between school and tertiary education across six years in New Zealand. It confirms many international trends in tertiary education including under-performance of indigenous peoples and a greater participation of females in higher levels of study.

The research draws attention to key transition points, differences in waves of tertiary participation, cross-enrolments between provider types and high levels of Māori & Pacific participation at Levels 1-3. Further research reveals that there are four clear paths of transition in and out of the tertiary system. This is explained in detail in the report.

The findings of this study will allow the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to better understand how cohorts of young people engage with the tertiary sector.

This report is suitable for use by TEC staff, learners, tertiary education sector, key stakeholders and the general public.

Poutamatia - Youth transitions between secondary and tertiary study in New Zealand (Word, 1 Mb)