Cromwell Primary School
Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #885 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Cromwell Primary School's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found that most learners achieve at or above curriculum levels in mathematics and a large majority in reading and writing, with equitable achievement for Māori students. The school has achieved significant improvement in student literacy outcomes through structured literacy programmes and enhanced consistency in teacher practice, though a disparity in boys' achievement in writing has been identified and is being addressed. Leadership demonstrates systematic monitoring of schoolwide progress with consistent implementation of structured programmes across the school.
Best suited for
Students in Cromwell looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Cromwell Primary School a good school?
Cromwell Primary School scores 74/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership works collaboratively to improve outcomes for learners with systematic monitoring of schoolwide progress
- Consistent implementation of structured literacy programmes across the school with upskilled leaders, teachers and learning assistants
- Teachers increasingly use appropriate assessment information to plan for and adapt teaching practice to respond to learner needs
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 19.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+9.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · near 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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-14 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Most learners achieve at or above curriculum levels in mathematics and a large majority in reading and writing; equitable achievement for Māori students
- Significant improvement in student literacy outcomes driven by structured literacy programmes and enhanced consistency in teacher practice
- Disparity in boys' achievement in writing has been identified; the school is increasingly responding to this trend
- A small majority of students attend school regularly; the school is yet to meet the Ministry of Education 2024 target
- Leaders analyse and systematically monitor schoolwide progress and achievement information; learners at risk are identified and responded to
"Leaders analyse and systematically monitor schoolwide progress and achievement information; learners at risk of underachievement are identified and their needs are responded to."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2025. 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
19.4
3 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
$5.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,689
2018
$2.4M
2019
$3.6M
2020
$3.4M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$5.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 73
- Year 02 63
- Year 03 63
- Year 04 59
- Year 05 62
- Year 06 58
- Year 07 15
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 83.3%
- Māori 15.5%
- Asian 10.4%
- Other / MELAA 4.8%
- Pacific 4.6%
Location
Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Cromwell Primary School a good school?
Cromwell Primary School scores 74/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners achieve at or above curriculum levels in mathematics and a large majority in reading and writing; equitable achievement for Māori students
How do I enrol my child at Cromwell Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4450264, email admin@cromprimary.school.nz, or visit www.cromprimary.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 Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Cromwell Primary School has 414 students, with an EQI of 426 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Cromwell Primary School 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz