For the disaggregation of school belongingness:

Year level breakdown is derived directly from student age as follows:

• Age_ID ≥ 8 and ≤ 11 is classified as Years 4–6
• Age_ID ≥ 12 and ≤ 15 is classified as Years 7–9
• Age_ID ≥ 16 and ≤ 19 is classified as Years 10–12

NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) codes represent the following categories:

• A (Aboriginal language): Students who identify as Aboriginal and who speak an Aboriginal language, including Aboriginal English. This excludes Aboriginal students who only speak standard Australian English. Codes TR, P1, P2 and P3 should not be used for Aboriginal students.
• P1 (Definition 1 permanent resident): Permanent resident or Australian citizen students born overseas with at least one parent or guardian from a non-English speaking background. This includes children adopted by English-speaking families who have maintained a linguistic link with their country of origin. If the P1 code is used, the student’s country of birth must not be Australia and the date of arrival in Australia must be completed.
• P2 (Definition 2 permanent resident): Permanent resident or Australian citizen students born in Australia with at least one parent or guardian born overseas and from a non-English speaking background.
• P3 (Definition 3 permanent resident): Permanent resident or Australian citizen students born in Australia, not included in the previous two definitions, who have maintained a cultural identity and family link with a language other than English.
• TR (Temporary resident): Students who are not permanent residents in Australia and who come from non-English speaking countries. If a student with a TR visa becomes a permanent resident, the NESB code needs to change (i.e., to P1, P2 or P3).

Please note this is students’ status at the time of undertaking the WEC.

EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) refers to a flag used to indicate whether a student requires EALD support.

Students from a non-English speaking background (NESB) who need support to learn English must have the “EALD Support Required” flag enabled. When this is activated, it opens the EALD support details screen where the student’s Learning English: Achievement and Proficiency (LEAP) level is recorded. It is important to note that not all NESB students require EALD support.

The disability flag identifies students with a disability, where the values align with the Inclusive Education Support Program (IESP). Up to three codes may be recorded to identify the disability or disabilities of each student.