Hinds School
50 Reed Street, Hinds · Canterbury
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #268 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Hinds School's 2020 ERO review found most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, with majority at or above in writing and mathematics. Māori student achievement exceeded other groups across these areas. The school provides a caring, supportive learning environment with detailed progress analysis and a broad curriculum incorporating te ao and te reo Māori, though acceleration of below-level students showed variable results.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Hinds looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Hinds School a good school?
Hinds School scores 83/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Caring, supportive and inclusive learning environment that contributes to positive school culture
- Detailed analysis of student progress and achievement information providing useful guidance for leaders and teachers
- Broad and responsive curriculum with meaningful integration of te ao and te reo Māori
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 11.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+22.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2020-06 · 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-06-15 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region
- Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations for reading; majority at or above in writing and mathematics
- Māori student achievement was better than other groups in reading, writing and mathematics
- School has had variable success in accelerating learning; about a quarter of students below expected levels accelerated progress in reading and writing by end of 2019
- English Language Learners very well supported; after two years of support, most at expected curriculum levels
- Girls' achievement is better than boys' in reading and significantly better in writing
"The principal has built a culture of trust and collaboration, values staff strengths in deliberate ways and ensures leadership is shared."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
11.1
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
$1.56M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,187
2018
$1.4M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$1.4M
2021
$1.5M
2022
$1.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 26
- Year 02 22
- Year 03 22
- Year 04 23
- Year 05 18
- Year 06 23
- Year 07 21
- Year 08 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 60.6%
- Asian 23.5%
- Māori 17.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
- Pacific 1.8%
Location
50 Reed Street, Hinds. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Hinds School a good school?
Hinds School scores 83/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-06 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations for reading; majority at or above in writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Hinds School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3037208, email office@hinds.school.nz, or visit www.hinds.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?
Hinds School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hinds School has 170 students, with an EQI of 434 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Hinds School in 2020-06, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 2 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