Heretaunga College
20 Ward Street, Trentham · Wellington
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,823 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Heretaunga College . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Heretaunga College's 2023 Board Assurance Review identified non-compliance in student distress and physical restraint policies, and inadequate absence recording and monitoring. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention. The board attested to meeting regulatory requirements in most areas as of May 2023.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Trentham looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Heretaunga College a good school?
Heretaunga College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
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.
L1 87% · L2 75% · UE 54% · above band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 18% · Te Pūkenga 6% · Industry 8% · below band median (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
80% to Y13 · near band median (n=86) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 68.9/1k · suspensions 8.1/1k · exclusions 2.1/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-3.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
58/100 from ERO review 2023-08 · bottom 10% of band (n=406) · 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): 58/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-08-31 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of May 2023
- Two areas of non-compliance identified: policies on reducing student distress and physical restraint need development
- Student absences not being correctly recorded, monitored and followed up, including for work experience placements
- Board has taken steps to address identified areas of non-compliance
"The next School Board assurance that it is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements will be reported, along with the Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report, within three years."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2023. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
87.0%
141 of 162 leavers
-1.6pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
75.3%
122 of 162 leavers
-5.4pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
54.3%
88 of 162 leavers
+8.3pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
79.6%
2024 cohort · 162 students
-1.7pt vs 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
68.9
98 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
8.1
14 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
2.1
3 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 4
- Primary Industries 1
- Creative Industries 1
- Social and Community Services 1
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
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
$11.73M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,868
2018
$6.6M
2019
$7.3M
2020
$9.7M
2021
$10.0M
2022
$11.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 178
- Year 10 183
- Year 11 215
- Year 12 157
- Year 13+ 130
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.7%
- Māori 26.4%
- Asian 9.2%
- Pacific 8.3%
- Other / MELAA 4.3%
Location
20 Ward Street, Trentham. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Heretaunga College.
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Teen Parent Unit · 0.3km · roll n/a
41
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Intermediate · 0.8km · 530 roll
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Upper Hutt School
Contributing · 0.9km · 451 roll
81
+27 vs this
Trentham School
Contributing · 0.9km · 381 roll
65
+11 vs this
Fraser Crescent School
Contributing · 1km · 304 roll
73
+19 vs this
Upper Hutt College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.3km · 1,101 roll
61
+7 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Heretaunga College a good school?
Heretaunga College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-08 review identified 4 key findings. Board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of May 2023
How do I enrol my child at Heretaunga College?
Contact the school directly on 04-9399370, email info@heretaunga.school.nz, or visit www.heretaunga.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?
Heretaunga College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Heretaunga College has 846 students, with an EQI of 471 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Heretaunga College in 2023-08, 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz