Choose where to start
Schools, early childhood services and every type of tertiary provider — all built from official sources, clearly labelled.
School changes
New schools, closures, mergers and other changes published by the Ministry of Education.
Recent changes
Upcoming changes
Go beyond the directory
KuraData connects official data with useful context about education providers and their locations — not just a list of names and addresses.
School profiles
Roll, school type, enrolment, Equity Index, demographics, location, nearby schools and education pathway.
Early childhood profiles
Service type, authority, 20 Hours ECE status, location and published provider details.
Tertiary provider profiles
Provider type, subject area, location and official contact details — plus, for a growing number of providers, editorially curated content on faculties, campuses, scholarships and more, sourced from the provider's own website.
Why KuraData
Official data. Clear context. No rankings.
Government sources · Clear definitions · Current source checks · No paid placement
Learn how KuraData works →Official sources, clearly labelled
KuraData is built from publicly available New Zealand government education data, including information published by the Ministry of Education and Education Counts. We clearly distinguish official source data, provider information, KuraData processing, derived information and editorial explanations.
Official government data
Figures published by New Zealand government sources.
Provider information
Information published on official education provider websites.
KuraData processing
Information organised and presented by KuraData.
Derived information
Calculations such as distances, clearly identified.
Editorial explanations
Plain-English explanations of what the data means.
About KuraData
KuraData helps people explore education in New Zealand.
We make information about schools, early childhood services and tertiary providers easier to find, understand and use — helping parents, caregivers, students and communities make informed decisions about education.
KuraData goes beyond the directory. We connect official education data with useful context — such as locations, nearby providers, education pathways, Equity Index information and other derived insights — so people can understand their options without having to piece the information together themselves.
We don't replace official sources. We make them easier to explore, connect and understand.
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