Broad Bay School
4 Roebuck Rise, Broad Bay · Otago & Southland
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In summary
Broad Bay School is a full primary with 25 students in Dunedin. An ERO review in June 2023 found learners are highly engaged and achieve well in science, mathematics and reading, with structured literacy successfully implemented in Years 1-3. The review identified a need for better engagement of structured literacy practice in the senior school.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Broad Bay looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Broad Bay School a good school?
Broad Bay School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Learners are highly engaged and achieve well in science, mathematics and reading
- The school environment provides children with a range of localised, relevant learning opportunities such as the open water swimming safety programme
- Learners are encouraged by a supportive and interested parent community
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
2023-06-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Learners are highly engaged and achieve well in science, mathematics and reading
- Structured literacy has been implemented across the junior school (Years 1-3) with considerable success
- Data shows there is a need for better engagement of structured literacy practice in the senior school
- The school environment provides children with localised, relevant learning opportunities such as open water swimming safety programme
- The school runs as a whānau and is inclusive of all community members
"engaging students in their learning especially their writing"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
$0.85M
Per-student funding · 2022
$33,955
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 3
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 88.0%
- Māori 12.0%
- Pacific 12.0%
- Asian 8.0%
- Other / MELAA 8.0%
Location
4 Roebuck Rise, Broad Bay. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Broad Bay School.
Portobello School
Full Primary · 2.8km · 61 roll
44
Port Chalmers School
Full Primary · 3km · 101 roll
41
Macandrew Bay School
Contributing · 3.2km · 140 roll
76
- no score yet
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · 3.6km · 9 roll
Sawyers Bay School
Contributing · 3.6km · 109 roll
70
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · 4.7km · 84 roll
77
Frequently asked
Is Broad Bay School a good school?
Broad Bay School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-06 review identified 5 key findings. Learners are highly engaged and achieve well in science, mathematics and reading
How do I enrol my child at Broad Bay School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4780706, email office@broadbay.school.nz, or visit www.broadbay.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?
Broad Bay School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Broad Bay School has 25 students, with an EQI of 432 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Broad Bay School in 2023-06, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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