Heriot School
181 Roxburgh Street, Heriot · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,002 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Heriot School is a contributing primary in the Tapanui area with 71 students. Most learners meet curriculum level expectations in reading and writing, with a large majority meeting expectations in mathematics. The school has demonstrated continued achievement improvements across all learner groups, though equity of outcomes for boys in reading and writing remains a focus area. School leadership emphasises collaborative practice, effective wellbeing and learning support, and a localised curriculum reflecting community and environmental context.
Best suited for
Students in Heriot looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Heriot School a good school?
Heriot School scores 48/100 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
- Strong collaborative school leadership working strategically to improve learner progress and achievement
- Highly engaged learners experiencing success through effective identification and monitoring of wellbeing and learning needs
- Design of a collectively owned, localised curriculum that acknowledges community and environmental changes
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 121.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+11.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · above band median (n=520) · 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): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-06 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners meet curriculum level expectations for reading and writing, and a large majority in mathematics
- Achievement has continued to improve over time for all groups of learners; continuing to work towards equity of outcomes for boys in reading and writing is a priority
- Leadership prioritises having a culture of productive relationships for consistency in high quality teaching and ongoing assessment practices
- The greatest shift that occurred in response to the school's action was a strengthening of school and community partnerships leading to more successful outcomes for all learners
- Attendance information shows the school is not yet meeting the Ministry of Education's target
"Leadership prioritises having a culture of productive relationships for consistency in high quality teaching and ongoing assessment practices so learners experience success."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. Click a point to read that review.
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
121.6
4 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
$1.09M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,372
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 12
- Year 02 12
- Year 03 11
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 11
- Year 07 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 97.2%
- Māori 11.3%
- Asian 1.4%
- Other / MELAA 1.4%
Location
181 Roxburgh Street, Heriot. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Heriot School a good school?
Heriot School scores 48/100 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 2024-12 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners meet curriculum level expectations for reading and writing, and a large majority in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Heriot School?
Contact the school directly on 03-2042007, email office@heriot.school.nz, or visit www.heriot.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?
Heriot School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Heriot School has 71 students, with an EQI of 441 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Heriot School in 2024-12, 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