Prior participation rate in early childhood education in the Canterbury Region, New Zealand
By ethnic group, 2025, % of children starting school
| Ethnic group | % of children starting school |
|---|---|
| European/Pākehā | 99% |
| Māori | 97.5% |
| Pacific Peoples | 96.3% |
| Asian | 98.2% |
| Other | 97.2% |