Benneydale School
Mine Road, Benneydale · Waikato
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Composite score
Established
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #431 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Benneydale School's 2020 ERO review found approximately half of students achieving curriculum expectations in writing and mathematics, with most at or above in reading. The school demonstrated significant improvement in boys' mathematics achievement since 2016 and increases in student attendance. Key strengths include high-quality teaching systems, engaging learning opportunities, and strong integration of children's language, culture and identity throughout the school.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Benneydale looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Benneydale School a good school?
Benneydale School scores 79/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- High-quality school systems and practices that enhance teaching and learning
- Students enjoying learning opportunities that are enabling them to build a better understanding of the world they live in
- Children's language, culture and identity that are naturally integrated and strongly promoted in all aspects of school life
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=539) · why? ▼ hide
+2.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2020-01 · above band median (n=544) · 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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-01-10 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Approximately half of students are achieving curriculum expectations in writing and mathematics, with a majority at or above in reading
- Significant improvement in boys' achievement in mathematics since 2016, with 2019 data showing boys outperforming girls
- Significant increases in student attendance from 2016 to 2019
- Culturally responsive practices strongly evident with te reo and tikanga Māori woven into classroom programmes and everyday practice
- Leadership works collaboratively with trustees and staff to pursue the school's vision, values and goals for equity and excellence
"Leadership works collaboratively with trustees and staff. They actively pursue the school's vision, values and goals for equity and excellence. The board is well-informed on achievement and progress of students, which is linked to the provision for initiatives that enhance learning."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. 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
$0.41M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,983
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 73.5%
- Pacific 26.5%
- European/Pākehā 14.7%
- Asian 2.9%
Location
Mine Road, Benneydale. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Benneydale School a good school?
Benneydale School scores 79/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-01 review identified 5 key findings. Approximately half of students are achieving curriculum expectations in writing and mathematics, with a majority at or above in reading
How do I enrol my child at Benneydale School?
Contact the school directly on 07-878 4829, email office@benneydale.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?
Benneydale School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Benneydale School has 34 students, with an EQI of 559 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Benneydale School in 2020-01, signed by Phillip Cowie. 2 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