Dovedale School
1220 Dovedale Road, Tasman · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
In summary
Dovedale School's 2022 ERO review found an experienced staff and board working effectively together, with strong community links and well-resourced teaching and learning programmes. The school benefits from its unique natural environment. No composite score is available.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tasman looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Dovedale School a good school?
Dovedale School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board has demonstrated attestation to all regulatory and legislative requirements across all domains
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
2022-07-08 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of September 2021
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets requirements all confirmed
"As of September 2021, the Dovedale School Board of Trustees has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
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
0.0
· 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
$0.49M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,958
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.6M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 100.0%
- Māori 11.5%
- Pacific 3.8%
Location
1220 Dovedale Road, Tasman. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Dovedale School.
Frequently asked
Is Dovedale School a good school?
Dovedale School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-07 review identified 5 key findings. Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of September 2021
How do I enrol my child at Dovedale School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5433878, email office@dovedale.school.nz, or visit www.dovedale.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?
Dovedale School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Dovedale School has 26 students, with an EQI of 447 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Dovedale School in 2022-07, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 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