Cloverlea School
55 Herbert Avenue, Cloverlea · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,342 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Cloverlea School's 2018 ERO review found the school achieves good outcomes for most students, particularly in reading, with responsive systems for students with additional learning needs and inclusive classroom environments. The school has implemented improved processes to identify and support Māori and other learners, though addressing achievement gaps for Māori students, Pacific learners and boys in some curriculum areas remains an ongoing priority.
Best suited for
Students in Cloverlea looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Cloverlea School a good school?
Cloverlea School scores 33/100 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
- Responsive systems and processes to address the needs of students with identified additional and complex learning needs
- Inclusive school and classroom environments that promote the purposeful engagement of students in learning
- Curriculum provision and delivery that encourages a wide range of learning experiences for students
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 233.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-28.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
73/100 from ERO review 2018-06 · below 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): 73/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-06-25 · Patricia Davey, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- School reported achievement information shows the school responds well in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for the majority of students, especially in the achievement of reading.
- Addressing in-school disparity in some curriculum areas for Māori students, Pacific learners and boys when compared to girls are ongoing priorities.
- Improved systems and processes have been implemented to better identify, track and respond to Māori and other learners requiring accelerated achievement.
- Approximately a third of Māori and Pacific students' accelerated their progress to achieve at expectations.
- The principal collaboratively manages change to strengthen practices in the promotion of equity and excellence for learners.
"School reported achievement information shows the school responds well in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for the majority of students, especially in the achievement of reading."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2018. 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
233.6
22 this year · 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
$2.48M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,663
2018
$1.9M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$2.6M
2022
$2.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 41
- Year 02 39
- Year 03 44
- Year 04 41
- Year 05 36
- Year 06 35
- Year 07 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 59.1%
- Māori 45.5%
- Pacific 8.2%
- Asian 4.7%
- Other / MELAA 1.6%
Location
55 Herbert Avenue, Cloverlea. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Cloverlea School.
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Contributing · 0.9km · 178 roll
30
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Takaro School
Full Primary · 1.7km · 220 roll
33
0 vs this
Queen Elizabeth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.7km · 359 roll
45
+12 vs this
Central Normal School
Contributing · 1.7km · 492 roll
40
+7 vs this
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Intermediate · 2.1km · 383 roll
59
+26 vs this
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · 2.1km · 161 roll
82
+49 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Cloverlea School a good school?
Cloverlea School scores 33/100 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 2018-06 review identified 6 key findings. School reported achievement information shows the school responds well in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for the majority of students, especially in the achievement of reading.
How do I enrol my child at Cloverlea School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3573955, email principal@cloverlea.school.nz, or visit www.cloverlea.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?
Cloverlea School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Cloverlea School has 257 students, with an EQI of 494 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Cloverlea School in 2018-06, signed by Patricia Davey. 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
- crimestats.co.nz