Changes
On September 18, 2017 at 6:41:01 PM +1000, NSW Department of Education:
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Changed title to Student numbers and full-time equivalent (FTE) enrolments in NSW government preschools (2007-2016) (previously NSW government preschool enrolments (2009-2015))
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Updated description of Student numbers and full-time equivalent (FTE) enrolments in NSW government preschools (2007-2016) from
Government preschool classes provide full-time or part-time schooling at pre-primary level. **Data Notes:** * The number of preschool students and children in early intervention classes is not included in the full-time equivalent total. **Data Source:** * [Annual Report 2015](https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/how-we-operate/annual-reports/yr2015/AnnualReport2015_Full.pdf "Annual Report 2015"). NSW Department of Education.
toIn New South Wales, most children receiving a preschool education are enrolled at a government funded community preschool or in a Long Day Care centre. The NSW government operates 100 preschools, providing a preschool education to over 4,000 children. **Data Notes:** * Government preschool classes provide full-time or part-time schooling at pre-primary level. * The number of preschool students and children in early intervention classes is not included in the full-time equivalent total. **Data Source:** * [Schools: InBrief Mid-Year Census 2016](https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/schools-inbrief-mid-year-census-2016 "Schools: InBrief Mid-Year Census 2016"). Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation.