Ellesmere College
Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #166 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Leeston looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ellesmere College a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Ellesmere College scores 51/100 (Developing) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Majority of Year 7 and 8 students achieve at or above expected curriculum level in reading, writing and mathematics
- Majority of students attend school regularly with effective strategies in place to support attendance
- Well-developed strategic plan with clearly defined actions aimed at improving outcomes for all 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.
Latest ERO review
2024-07-17 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students achieve NCEA at Level 2 and 3; girls achieve at higher rates than boys in Levels 2 and 3
- Less than half of Year 9 and 10 students are working within expected curriculum level for reading, writing and mathematics
- Recognised disparity for boys and Māori students across Years 7 to 11 requires improvement
- Leaders are beginning to use data to review effectiveness of teaching and learning; distributed leadership approach now in place
- Improvement required to structure of learning programmes across Years 7 to 11 to better prepare students for NCEA
"Most students achieve the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Level 2 and 3; girls achieve NCEA at a higher rate than boys in Levels 2 and 3."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2018 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$6.25M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$3k
Net assets / equity
$0.78M
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
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Frequently asked
Is Ellesmere College a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Ellesmere College scores 51/100 (Developing) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-07 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve NCEA at Level 2 and 3; girls achieve at higher rates than boys in Levels 2 and 3
How do I enrol my child at Ellesmere College?
Contact the school directly on 03-3243369, email poorterd@ellesmere.school.nz, or visit www.ellesmere.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?
Ellesmere College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ellesmere College has 514 students, with an EQI of 462 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ellesmere College in 2024-07, 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
- ellesmere.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz