Henry Hill School
15 Dick Place, Onekawa · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,764 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Onekawa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Henry Hill School a good school?
Henry Hill School scores 56/100 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
- A focus on meeting diverse learning needs within an inclusive learning climate
- A priority of wellbeing for all learners through a trauma-informed approach
- A collaborative teaching team committed to continued growth in teacher capacity and capability through professional 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 76.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+9.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2018-08 · top quartile of band (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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-04-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A new Principal was appointed in Term 3, 2023
- School strategic priorities focus on accelerating mathematical capability, responsive inclusive curriculum, and wellbeing promotion
- ERO and school are evaluating teaching practices in literacy and numeracy to promote improved equity and excellence
- School strengths include focus on diverse learning needs, trauma-informed wellbeing approach, and collaborative teaching team
"A new Principal was appointed in Term 3, 2023."
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
76.9
9 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
$2.36M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,384
2018
$1.7M
2019
$1.7M
2020
$2.4M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$2.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 47
- Year 02 40
- Year 03 39
- Year 04 54
- Year 05 52
- Year 06 32
- Year 07 19
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 76.9%
- European/Pākehā 26.0%
- Pacific 15.3%
- Other / MELAA 3.2%
- Asian 2.8%
Location
15 Dick Place, Onekawa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Henry Hill School.
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Frequently asked
Is Henry Hill School a good school?
Henry Hill School scores 56/100 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 2024-04 review identified 4 key findings. A new Principal was appointed in Term 3, 2023
How do I enrol my child at Henry Hill School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8437783, email admin@henryhill.school.nz, or visit www.henryhill.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?
Henry Hill School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Henry Hill School has 281 students, with an EQI of 539 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Henry Hill School in 2024-04, 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
- crimestats.co.nz