Boulcott School
29 Boulcott Street, Lower Hutt · Wellington
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #125 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Lower Hutt looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Boulcott School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Boulcott School scores 74/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-07 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management requirements confirmed
"The next School Board assurance that it is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements will be reported, along with the Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report, within three years."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Leadership demonstrated significant growth from 2022 to 2025. In 2022, leadership was characterized as understanding 'the need to continue doing more' (developing rating, 65/100), whereas by 2025, leaders had moved to working 'collaboratively and strategically to improve outcomes' with 'evidence-based improvement goals' (well placed rating, 82/100). This represents a shift from acknowledging gaps to actively implementing strategic, collaborative improvement practices.
2022-08 → 2025-02 diff source
Teaching practice evolved from a plan being evaluated in 2022 to demonstrated effectiveness by 2025. The structured literacy approach initially under evaluation in Years 1 and 2 has now been purposefully implemented school-wide with "purposeful, well-planned professional development" resulting in "significant improvement in reading and writing." Teachers have progressed from "refining effective teaching practices" to "increasingly refine, adapt and use consistent teaching practices" with measurable positive impact on student outcomes and engagement.
2022-08 → 2025-02 diff source
Both reports affirm strong wellbeing practices at Boulcott School, but the 2025 report provides more concrete evidence of student agency and belonging. The 2022 report noted that "school values are well known and enacted, supporting the wellbeing of all learners," while the 2025 report elevates this to show students actively expressing those values with "a strong sense of belonging and pride in their school," alongside improved systems creating a "relational and inclusive culture fostering student wellbeing."
2022-08 → 2025-02 diff source
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$3.33M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$61k
Net assets / equity
$0.51M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Boulcott School.
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St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.6km · 507 roll
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+6 vs this
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Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · 1km · 634 roll
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St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.1km · 655 roll
85
+11 vs this
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Chilton Saint James School
Composite · 1.2km · 251 roll
80
+6 vs this
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Dyer Street School
Contributing · 1.2km · 198 roll
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Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · 1.3km · 324 roll
Frequently asked
Is Boulcott School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Boulcott School scores 74/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024
How do I enrol my child at Boulcott School?
Contact the school directly on 04-5663058, email info@boulcott.school.nz, or visit www.boulcott.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?
Boulcott School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Boulcott School has 345 students, with an EQI of 394 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Boulcott School in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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
- boulcott.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz