New Caledonia: School starting age, primary school

The latest value from 2025 is 6 years, unchanged from 6 years in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 6 years, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 1982 to 2025 is 6 years. The minimum value, 6 years, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 6 years was recorded in 1982. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Primary school starting age is the age at which students would enter primary education, assuming they had started at the official entrance age for the lowest level of education, had studied full-time throughout and had progressed through the system without repeating or skipping a grade.