Appleby School
19 Moutere Highway, Tasman · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #790 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Appleby School's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found most learners achieving at or above expected levels in mathematics and reading, with a smaller majority in writing. The school prioritises sustaining equity of achievement across all learner groups and has created an inclusive environment where most learners report a strong sense of belonging. Leaders and teachers work effectively with whānau, iwi and external partners to support learner outcomes.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tasman looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Appleby School a good school?
Appleby School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-5.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
73/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · bottom quartile of band (n=520) · 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): 73/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-18 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas as of April 2024
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements confirmed
"As of April 2024, the Appleby School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements:"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2025. Click a point to read that review.
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
0.0
· 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
$0.96M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,260
2018
$0.9M
2019
$1.2M
2020
$1.0M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$1.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 26
- Year 02 17
- Year 03 17
- Year 04 16
- Year 05 21
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 10
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 91.7%
- Māori 19.7%
- Other / MELAA 6.1%
- Asian 2.3%
- Pacific 0.8%
Location
19 Moutere Highway, Tasman. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Appleby School a good school?
Appleby School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas as of April 2024
How do I enrol my child at Appleby School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5442898, email admin@appleby.school.nz, or visit www.appleby.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?
Appleby School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Appleby School has 132 students, with an EQI of 430 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Appleby School in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 4 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