Hampden School
41-47 Norwich Street, Hampden · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,309 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Hampden School's 2023 ERO review identified that a smaller proportion of children are achieving at expected curriculum levels in writing compared to reading and mathematics. The school has developed shared understandings of a local curriculum in collaboration with students, parents, whānau and iwi, and uses teaching practices that encourage children to reflect on and direct their learning. The school has established professional networks through Whitestone Kāhui Ako and Māori Achievement Collaborative partnerships.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Hampden looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Hampden School a good school?
Hampden School scores 67/100 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
- Shared understandings of local curriculum developed collaboratively with students, parents and whānau and iwi, that makes connections to the local community and environment
- Established professional networks and connections to support effective teaching practice including through the Whitestone Kāhui Ako, Te Rūnaka o Moeraki and Te Kāhui Kura o te Tai Araiteuru Māori Achievement Collaborative
- Teaching practices that promote and foster children's ability to reflect on and direct their learning
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 24.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-15.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2018-04 · top quartile of band (n=471) · 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-08-31 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School achievement information shows a smaller proportion of children are achieving at expected curriculum levels in writing, than in reading and mathematics
- The school has shared understandings of local curriculum developed collaboratively with students, parents and whānau and iwi
- Teaching practices promote and foster children's ability to reflect on and direct their learning
- School has established professional networks including through Whitestone Kāhui Ako and Te Rūnaka o Moeraki
"shared understandings of local curriculum developed collaboratively with students, parents and whānau and iwi, that makes connections to the local community and environment"
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
24.6
1 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
$0.47M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,713
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 8
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 6
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 86.4%
- Māori 27.3%
- Pacific 4.5%
- Asian 4.5%
- Other / MELAA 2.3%
Location
41-47 Norwich Street, Hampden. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Hampden School a good school?
Hampden School scores 67/100 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 2023-08 review identified 4 key findings. School achievement information shows a smaller proportion of children are achieving at expected curriculum levels in writing, than in reading and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Hampden School?
Contact the school directly on 03-439 4603, email office@hampden.school.nz, or visit www.hampden.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?
Hampden School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hampden School has 44 students, with an EQI of 489 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Hampden School in 2023-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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