Eltham School
Conway Road, Eltham · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,302 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Eltham looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Eltham School a good school?
Eltham School scores 36/100 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
- Robust assessment practices with comprehensive range of tools to identify and target students
- Improved reporting processes ensuring parents receive relevant information on student progress
- Collaborative teacher practice with teacher inquiry systematically aligned to students requiring accelerated achievement
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 89.4/1k · suspensions 16.4/1k · exclusions 16.6/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-13.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
70/100 from ERO review 2018-10 · below band median (n=544) · 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): 70/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-10-23 · Alan Wynyard, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Assessment practice is more robust with a greater range of tools enabling leaders and teachers to better identify and target students requiring achievement acceleration
- Staff committed to promoting positive student wellbeing with Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) introduced and shared values developed in consultation with whānau
- School has strengthened inclusion of te ao Māori in the curriculum with formation of key community relationships assisting partnerships between school and whānau
- Lower outcomes reported in writing and mathematics with approximately half of learners at expected levels at end of 2017
- Trustees demonstrate commitment to achieving success for students and promoting positive inclusion of their community
"The school is well placed to sustain introduced improvements and further strengthen internal capability to achieve equity and excellence for students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2018. 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
89.4
8 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
16.4
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
16.6
1 this year · 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
$1.34M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,085
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$1.4M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 16
- Year 03 15
- Year 04 14
- Year 05 17
- Year 06 18
- Year 07 21
- Year 08 14
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 71.4%
- Māori 47.4%
- Asian 6.8%
- Pacific 5.3%
- Other / MELAA 0.8%
Location
Conway Road, Eltham. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Eltham School a good school?
Eltham School scores 36/100 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 2018-10 review identified 5 key findings. Assessment practice is more robust with a greater range of tools enabling leaders and teachers to better identify and target students requiring achievement acceleration
How do I enrol my child at Eltham School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7648099, email office@eltham.school.nz, or visit www.eltham.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?
Eltham School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Eltham School has 133 students, with an EQI of 521 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Eltham School in 2018-10, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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