Cromwell College
Barry Avenue, Cromwell · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,673 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Cromwell College as of 2017-03-16. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Cromwell College's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found that most learners progress and achieve at appropriate curriculum levels with equitable outcomes. The school has effectively embedded inclusive practices to meet diverse learner needs and strengthened restorative systems that support student engagement. Curriculum design increasingly reflects local contexts through community and environmental connections. The school has a composite score of 83 and is currently operating under a limited statutory manager intervention.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Cromwell looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Cromwell College a good school?
Cromwell College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Embedding of inclusive practices that effectively meet diverse learner needs
- Restorative systems and practices contributing to increased student engagement in learning
- Effective partnerships supporting learners seeking vocational, training or employment pathways
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.
L1 89% · L2 71% · UE 45% · bottom 10% of band (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 13% · Te Pūkenga 11% · Industry 11% · bottom quartile of band (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
77% to Y13 · bottom quartile of band (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 72.4/1k · suspensions 8.9/1k · exclusions 4.2/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+35.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · above band median (n=520) · 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-27 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Most learners progress and achieve at appropriate curriculum levels and in school qualifications; outcomes are equitable
- The greatest shift that has occurred is the embedding of inclusive practices that effectively meet the needs of learners, including careful consideration of pathways and supports
- Curriculum design increasingly reflects local contexts to address learners' interests and aspirations through connections to community and environment
- Improving levels of attendance are approaching, but not yet at, the Ministry of Education's national target
- Leaders use learning and wellbeing data and feedback from the school community to monitor initiatives and inform strategic planning
"Leaders use learning and wellbeing data and feedback from the school community to monitor initiatives and inform strategic planning to improve student outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2025–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$11.36M
Surplus / (deficit)
$116k
Net assets / equity
$1.50M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
89.2%
58 of 65 leavers
+2.4pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
70.8%
46 of 65 leavers
+0.2pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
44.6%
29 of 65 leavers
+0.5pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
76.9%
2024 cohort · 65 students
+10.7pt vs 2023
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
72.4
74 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
8.9
10 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.2
4 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Construction and Infrastructure 3
- Service Industries 2
- Creative Industries 1
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
$8.02M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,799
2018
$5.6M
2019
$6.9M
2020
$6.9M
2021
$6.9M
2022
$8.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 117
- Year 08 119
- Year 09 107
- Year 10 94
- Year 11 101
- Year 12 77
- Year 13+ 76
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 80.6%
- Māori 18.1%
- Asian 13.1%
- Other / MELAA 4.1%
- Pacific 3.8%
- International 1.0%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
Barry Avenue, Cromwell. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Cromwell College a good school?
Cromwell College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners progress and achieve at appropriate curriculum levels and in school qualifications; outcomes are equitable
How do I enrol my child at Cromwell College?
Contact the school directly on 03-4451121, email admin@cromwell.school.nz, or visit www.cromwell.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?
Cromwell College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Cromwell College has 680 students, with an EQI of 445 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Cromwell College in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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
- cromwell.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz