Hampstead School
55 Wellington Street, Hampstead · Canterbury
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,292 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Hampstead School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of learners achieve at or above curriculum level expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, including Māori students. The school has implemented structured literacy approaches since 2021 that have raised achievement and confidence, particularly in junior years, while fostering strong learner wellbeing through embedded values and a sense of belonging.
Best suited for
Students in Hampstead looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Hampstead School a good school?
Hampstead School scores 37/100 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
- Comprehensive attestation across all six regulatory and legislative requirement areas
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 15.7/1k · exclusions 14.9/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-18.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2024-09 · near band median (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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-19 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements confirmed
"As of May 2024, the Hampstead School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements:"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2020 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$3.33M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$207k
Net assets / equity
$2.09M
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
3 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
15.7
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
14.9
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
$3.10M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,424
2018
$2.2M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$2.8M
2022
$3.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 43
- Year 02 47
- Year 03 47
- Year 04 50
- Year 05 42
- Year 06 72
- Year 07 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 54.1%
- Pacific 28.6%
- Māori 17.6%
- Asian 7.0%
- Other / MELAA 4.0%
Location
55 Wellington Street, Hampstead. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Hampstead School.
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Composite (Year 1-10) · 1km · 266 roll
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+43 vs this
Ashburton Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.3km · 467 roll
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+19 vs this
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · 1.7km · 264 roll
78
+41 vs this
Ashburton Borough School
Full Primary · 1.8km · 272 roll
65
+28 vs this
Ashburton Netherby School
Contributing · 1.9km · 185 roll
47
+10 vs this
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.4km · 1,330 roll
70
+33 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Hampstead School a good school?
Hampstead School scores 37/100 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 2024-09 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024
How do I enrol my child at Hampstead School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3086476, email kellie.f@hampsteadschool.co.nz, or visit www.hampsteadschool.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Hampstead School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hampstead School has 329 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 Hampstead School in 2024-09, 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz