More performance gains in tertiary education

Tertiary results from 2011 show National’s continued focus on performance is working. The 2011 performance information shows that university, polytechnic, wānanga, and private training establishments have improved their course and qualification completion rates, and student retention rates.

Course completions have risen from 77 per cent in 2009 to 82 per cent in 2011, with qualification rates increasing from 62 to 71 per cent.

Completion rates at level 4 and above have also continued to increase, putting us on track to deliver on our better public services target of 55 per cent of 25 - 34 year olds having a level 4 qualification or above by 2017.

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