Students who were justifiably or unjustifiably absent from class in New Zealand
By school type, Term 2, 2026, % of student half-days
| School type | Measure | % of student half-days |
|---|---|---|
| Contributing | Justified Absence Half-Days | 5.9% |
| Contributing | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 3.3% |
| Full Primary | Justified Absence Half-Days | 6% |
| Full Primary | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 3.2% |
| Intermediate | Justified Absence Half-Days | 6.5% |
| Intermediate | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 3% |
| Composite | Justified Absence Half-Days | 7.6% |
| Composite | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 4.4% |
| Secondary | Justified Absence Half-Days | 7.7% |
| Secondary | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 4.3% |
| Specialist School | Justified Absence Half-Days | 11% |
| Specialist School | Unjustified Absence Half-Days | 4.1% |