Chilton Saint James School
124 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt · Wellington
Composite score
Strong
Above median
Rank #81 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Lower Hutt looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Chilton Saint James School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Chilton Saint James School scores 80/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- All eight criteria for registration are being met
- Strong policies and procedures for student safety regularly reviewed
- Caring and personalised pastoral and academic support programmes
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
2023-09-11 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises, staffing, and equipment are suitable for the school's curriculum and student age range
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- The school is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
- A caring, personalised pastoral and academic programme is in place to support individual needs
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm. A safe place is one where clear policies exist and are acted upon to eliminate or minimise harm."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Both reports emphasize a strong focus on learning with positive teacher-student relationships, but the 2017 report shows a shift toward more systematic and collaborative planning approaches. The 2013 report highlighted individual student support and risk-taking in learning, while the 2017 report emphasizes integrated curriculum delivery (International Baccalaureate with New Zealand Curriculum) and identifies assessment consistency across middle school as an area needing development.
2013-05 → 2017-08 diff source
The curriculum approach shifted from a broad, personalized learning model with emphasis on student risk-taking and inquisitiveness to a more structured focus on literacy and numeracy through the International Baccalaureate programme integrated with the New Zealand Curriculum. A new concern emerged regarding consistency in assessment practices across the middle school.
2013-05 → 2017-08 diff source
Governance improved between 2013 and 2017, moving from general monitoring of statutory obligations to more explicit systems and communication structures. The 2017 report emphasizes a newly established leadership team working cohesively after restructuring and highlights detailed principal reports informing board decision-making, whereas the 2013 report simply noted 'effective systems for health, safety and statutory obligation monitoring' without this level of detail.
2013-05 → 2017-08 diff source
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Years accepted
all age groups
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Frequently asked
Is Chilton Saint James School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Chilton Saint James School scores 80/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-09 review identified 5 key findings. The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Chilton Saint James School?
Contact the school directly on 04-5664089, email info@chilton.school.nz, or visit www.chilton.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?
Chilton Saint James School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Chilton Saint James School has 251 students. It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Chilton Saint James School in 2023-09, 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- chilton.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz