Addington Te Kura Taumatua
22 Brougham Street, Addington · Canterbury
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,769 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a contributing primary school in Christchurch serving 363 students. The Board of Trustees' 2023 board assurance review confirmed that regulatory and legislative requirements were met across all six domains, including board administration and curriculum requirements. No composite score is currently available.
Best suited for
Students in Addington looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Addington Te Kura Taumatua a good school?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua scores 56/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Embedded sharing of effective teacher practice through collaborative practice analysis approaches and strengths-based approach to teachers' professional growth cycle and leadership development
- Strengthened culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning that have had proven impact on learner progress, achievement, and wellbeing within the classroom
- Commitment to and resourcing of professional development in quality Assessment to Learn practices and additional resourcing for Te Reo Māori and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 260.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+38.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2017-06 · near band median (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-02-07 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- School has embedded sharing of effective teacher practice through collaborative practice analysis and strengths-based professional growth
- Culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning have demonstrated impact on learner progress, achievement, and wellbeing
- School is committed to professional development in Assessment to Learn practices and resourcing for Te Reo Māori and Linguistically Diverse Learners
- Strategic priorities focus on learner-focused curriculum design, whole-child wellbeing, and strengthening relationships with whānau and community
"ensure curriculum design and delivery is learner focused so every student can experience success as they recognise and use their strengths across the curriculum and reach their full potential"
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
260.7
34 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$2.42M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,679
2018
$5.3M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$2.7M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$2.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 58
- Year 02 59
- Year 03 57
- Year 04 53
- Year 05 55
- Year 06 45
- Year 07 16
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 42.4%
- Asian 32.8%
- Māori 19.3%
- Other / MELAA 12.1%
- Pacific 9.6%
Location
22 Brougham Street, Addington. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Addington Te Kura Taumatua.
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New Zealand IT College (Proposed)
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Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 1,939 roll
60
+4 vs this
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · 1.4km · 278 roll
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+5 vs this
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing · 1.7km · 551 roll
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+18 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Addington Te Kura Taumatua a good school?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua scores 56/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-02 review identified 4 key findings. School has embedded sharing of effective teacher practice through collaborative practice analysis and strengths-based professional growth
How do I enrol my child at Addington Te Kura Taumatua?
Contact the school directly on 03-3662909, email office@addington.school.nz, or visit www.addington.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua has 363 students, with an EQI of 470 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Addington Te Kura Taumatua in 2023-02, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz