Gonville School
Gonville Avenue, Gonville · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,717 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Gonville School has achieved positive progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with cohesive leadership strengthening curriculum delivery. The school has identified and continues to address a disparity in boys' literacy outcomes. Collaborative practice between teachers and teacher aides supports focus on reducing barriers to learner progress and engagement. Composite score: 77.
Best suited for
Students in Gonville looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Gonville School a good school?
Gonville School scores 57/100 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
- Leaders' coordination and implementation of ongoing improvement is well planned, aligning priorities and actions to guide continuous improvement
- Collaborative practice between teachers and teacher aides supports their collective focus on reducing barriers to learner progress, achievement, and engagement
- The board represents and serves its community well to collectively pursue their shared vision for learner success
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 26.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-38.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2024-06 · above 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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-06-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A positive trajectory in learner progress has been achieved over time, with many students achieving curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- An identified disparity for boys in literacy has, and continues to be, a priority for the school to address
- Cohesive, collaborative leadership is increasingly strengthening curriculum delivery and school conditions to achieve their community vision for learner success
- Teaching is increasingly intentional to meet the diverse needs of learners with structured literacy approaches ensuring learners gain sound foundational knowledge
- The introduction of restorative practice is well considered, establishing shared strategies and expectations to foster positive relationships
"Cohesive, collaborative leadership is increasingly strengthening curriculum delivery and school conditions to achieve their community vision for learner success."
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
26.2
2 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
$2.03M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,676
2018
$1.7M
2019
$1.9M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$1.9M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 32
- Year 02 20
- Year 03 31
- Year 04 21
- Year 05 26
- Year 06 36
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 63.2%
- Māori 44.3%
- Pacific 9.2%
- Asian 8.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.3%
Location
Gonville Avenue, Gonville. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Gonville School.
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Frequently asked
Is Gonville School a good school?
Gonville School scores 57/100 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 2024-06 review identified 5 key findings. A positive trajectory in learner progress has been achieved over time, with many students achieving curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Gonville School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3457194, email principal@gonville.school.nz, or visit www.gonville.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?
Gonville School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Gonville School has 174 students, with an EQI of 513 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Gonville School in 2024-06, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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