Who can use NSNs#

Schools can use NSNs for their students. Contractors or suppliers that are contracted by schools as a provider of a service to the school can also use NSNs.

What the NSN is used for#

Schools can use NSNs for:

• enrolment using the ENROL system
• online assessment tools like e-asTTle
• roll returns
• record of achievement – the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) includes NSNs in their records of a student's credits and qualifications
• Te Rito, the national information-sharing platform for learner information
• Student support applications and processes – such as learning support, counselling in schools and school transport.

You can't use NSNs:

• for school identity cards
• as a primary key or index in a student database
• for most pastoral or healthcare information
• for administration of activities not with NCEA or similar educational records (such as sports and extra-curricular activities)
• for administration of school fees, accounts or library use
• for general communication with parents and caregivers or students.

Misusing an NSN is an offence and includes a penalty of up to $15,000.

Accessing NSNs#

School administrators can access NSNs for students in ENROL, the school student enrolment register or through an integrated student management system. Every student’s record includes their NSN.

You need to request access to view student records in ENROL. The Applications and Online Systems catalogue explains how you can request access.

How to get access to ENROL – Applications and Online Systems