Chisnallwood Intermediate
90 Breezes Road, Avondale · Canterbury
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,374 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Most learners at Chisnallwood Intermediate achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners. The school has improvement-focused leadership and uses teachers' strengths effectively, supporting learners well through specialised programmes and targeted teaching practices. The school's composite score is 76.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Avondale looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate a good school?
Chisnallwood Intermediate scores 30/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board administration compliant
- Curriculum requirements met
- Health, safety and welfare management compliant
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 62.7/1k · suspensions 10.4/1k · exclusions 5.4/1k · below band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-42.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2024-08 · near band median (n=471) · 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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-01 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2024
- One area of non-compliance identified: safety checks for core workers did not comply with section 31 Children's Act 2014
- Board has since addressed the identified area of non-compliance
- Next school board assurance will be reported within three years, along with Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report
"As of April 2024, the Chisnallwood Intermediate Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2022–2024. 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
62.7
44 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
10.4
6 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
5.4
3 this year · 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
$4.46M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,548
2018
$3.4M
2019
$3.8M
2020
$4.9M
2021
$4.8M
2022
$4.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 214
- Year 08 212
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 80.9%
- Māori 29.3%
- Pacific 13.0%
- Asian 5.0%
- Other / MELAA 1.7%
- International 0.5%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
90 Breezes Road, Avondale. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Chisnallwood Intermediate.
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Frequently asked
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate a good school?
Chisnallwood Intermediate scores 30/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-08 review identified 4 key findings. Board has attested to all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2024
How do I enrol my child at Chisnallwood Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 03-3884199, email mhoulahan@chisnallwood.school.nz, or visit www.chisnallwood.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?
Chisnallwood Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Chisnallwood Intermediate has 423 students, with an EQI of 482 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Chisnallwood Intermediate in 2024-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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
- crimestats.co.nz