Aotea College
Okowai Road, Porirua · Wellington
Composite score
Strong
Latest ERO review
2023-11-30 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school has effective processes for reviewing its provision of pastoral care for international students, including established systems for collecting and responding to stakeholder voice
- Aotea College has thorough documentation providing informative induction and ongoing support for students, families and homestays
- International students feel their voices are listened and responded to
- The International Student department is well resourced with experienced staff to support a caring and holistic approach to student wellbeing and success
- The school values the diversity international students bring to the school and local community
"Aotea College has effective processes for reviewing its provision of pastoral care for international students, including established systems for collecting and responding to stakeholder voice."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Aotea College made measurable progress on equity between 2016 and 2020. In 2016, the school had not yet achieved equitable results for Māori and Pacific students despite it being a strategic priority. By 2020, the school had demonstrably reduced disparities, with data showing that "disparity in NCEA achievement for Māori and Pacific students in relation to New Zealand European students, and boys in relation to girls, has been reducing over time."
2016-10 → 2020-08 diff source
Aotea College improved its approach to Māori achievement between 2016 and 2020. While the 2016 report noted that 'equitable results have not yet been achieved' despite strong cultural commitment, the 2020 report demonstrated concrete progress, showing that 'disparity in NCEA achievement for Māori and Pacific students in relation to New Zealand European students...has been reducing over time' and that 'School data shows the school positively accelerated learning and progress of Years 9 and 10 Māori and other priority students in mathematics, reading and science.'
2016-10 → 2020-08 diff source
Between 2020 and 2023, Aotea College's approach to Māori achievement shifted from demonstrating concrete progress in accelerating learning outcomes for Māori students in specific subjects to emphasizing inclusive systems and cultural partnership frameworks. The 2020 report cited measurable acceleration of "Years 9 and 10 Māori and other priority students in mathematics, reading and science," while the 2023 report reframed priorities toward ensuring "te Ao Māori and the Māori language is a known and valued part of the shared identity," suggesting a pivot from achievement metrics to cultural integration.
2020-08 → 2023-11 diff source
Aotea College demonstrated substantial improvement in overall achievement between 2016 and 2020. The 2016 report noted NCEA results "above schools of similar type and schools nationally," while the 2020 report confirmed "Improvement in overall achievement levels has continued since 2016, with most students achieving NCEA Levels 1 and 2, and a large majority achieving NCEA Level 3." Additionally, equity gaps narrowed significantly, with "Disparity in NCEA achievement for Māori and Pacific students in relation to New Zealand European students, and boys in relation to girls, has been reducing over time."
2016-10 → 2020-08 diff source
Teaching practice improved significantly between 2016 and 2020. In 2016, ERO identified that "teachers' use of assessment information in departmental and class planning" was "an identified area for continued development." By 2020, this had been addressed, with ERO noting that "teachers effectively support learning with agreed, responsive approaches" and that "leaders effectively work collaboratively with trustees" to ensure inclusive curriculum delivery.
2016-10 → 2020-08 diff source
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Years accepted
9-13