Age distribution of students in preschools and early intervention programs (2012-2023)

Mid-year number of children enrolled in a preschool program that is run by a NSW government school. These government preschool classes provide full-time or part-time schooling at pre-primary level.\r\n\r\n### Data notes\r\n\r\n* Figures reported are children enrolled in a preschool or an Early Intervention program that is run by a NSW Government school. These government preschool classes provide full-time or part-time schooling at pre-primary level.\r\n\r\n* In NSW, most children receiving a preschool education or early intervention are enrolled at a government funded community preschool or in centre-based service which offers a preschool program.\r\n\r\n* Children aged 3 to 6 years may be enrolled in a preschool program, although programs are typically delivered to 4 and 5 year olds, on the basis that they will be starting school the following year.\r\n\r\n* From 2022 data that shows less than 10 students is included in the next age category for privacy reasons\r\n\r\n### Data source\r\n\r\n Schools and Students: Statistical Bulletin . Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation.\r\n