Figure 3
Graph showing certificate endorsement rates of Year 11 to 13 students attaining NCEA Levels 1-3, 2008 and 2023.
For NCEA (Level 3) Year 13 these changed from 20.9% attaining Merit and 5.3% attaining Excellence in 2008 to 25.6% attaining Merit and 13.6% attaining Excellence in 2023.
For NCEA (Level 2) Year 12 these changed from 18.2% attaining Merit and 5.9% attaining Excellence in 2008 to 23.5% attaining Merit and 15.0% attaining Excellence in 2023.
For NCEA (Level 1) Year 11 these changed from 26.1% attaining Merit and 8.0% attaining Excellence in 2008 to 31.4% attaining Merit and 16.7% attaining Excellence in 2023.