Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point Road, Hobsonville Point · Auckland — North
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #41 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Hobsonville Point looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Hobsonville Point Secondary School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Hobsonville Point Secondary School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A positive school culture that responds to students' needs, promotes their wellbeing and supports their learning success
- Responsive and relevant curriculum design that promotes innovation, critical thinking and future-focused pathways for students
- Culture of relational trust that encourages students to strive for excellence
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2019-11-01 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- Leaders and trustees successfully promote equitable and excellent student outcomes through persistent focus on learning success
- Large majority of students achieved NCEA Levels 2, 3 and UE with 100 percent merit endorsement in Level 1
- School is very effectively accelerating learning for Māori, Pacific and other students who need this
- Educational leadership and stewardship are highly effective with learner-centred goals and collaborative pursuit of school vision
- Trustees, leaders and teachers committed to growing shared understanding of biculturalism through culturally sustaining practices
"Educational leadership and stewardship are highly effective. Leaders and trustees work collaboratively in the pursuit of learner-centred goals, developing and pursuing the school's vision, mission and goals."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Equity focus intensified significantly between 2016 and 2019. The 2016 report emphasizes inclusive curriculum and consultation with iwi, while the 2019 report demonstrates measurable progress with leaders 'successfully promote equitable and excellent student outcomes' and the school 'very effectively accelerating learning for Māori, Pacific and other students who need this.' The later report shows evolution from cultural responsiveness to active acceleration of learning outcomes for equity groups.
2016-06 → 2019-11 diff source
Hobsonville Point Secondary School demonstrated significant improvement in Māori student achievement outcomes between 2016 and 2019. The 2016 report noted the school was 'steadily developing its capacity to promote educational success for Māori as Māori,' while the 2019 report upgraded this to 'very effectively accelerating learning for Māori, Pacific and other students who need this,' with an overall ERO score increase from 62 to 82.
2016-06 → 2019-11 diff source
Both reports affirm the curriculum as inclusive, responsive, and engaging, but the 2019 report places stronger emphasis on innovation, critical thinking, and future-focused pathways, while also highlighting improved responsiveness to individual student strengths and interests. The 2016 report stressed cultural responsiveness and bicultural understanding, whereas 2019 emphasizes culturally sustaining practices and equitable outcomes across diverse student groups.
2016-06 → 2019-11 diff source
Both reports rate leadership as highly effective, but the framing evolved from emphasis on 'rigorous inquiry and personal challenge informed by research' (2016) to a broader focus on 'equitable and excellent student outcomes' through 'collaborative pursuit' of learner-centred goals (2019). The 2019 report broadens leadership's scope to include trustees and stewardship alongside educational leadership, reflecting a more integrated governance perspective.
2016-06 → 2019-11 diff source
Audited financials
Year ended 2018 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$17.42M
Surplus / (deficit)
$266k
Net assets / equity
$4.01M
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
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Frequently asked
Is Hobsonville Point Secondary School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Hobsonville Point Secondary School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-11 review identified 5 key findings. Leaders and trustees successfully promote equitable and excellent student outcomes through persistent focus on learning success
How do I enrol my child at Hobsonville Point Secondary School?
Contact the school directly on 09-9757400, or visit www.hpss.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?
Hobsonville Point Secondary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hobsonville Point Secondary School has 944 students, with an EQI of 430 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Hobsonville Point Secondary School in 2019-11, signed by Steve Tanner. 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
- hpss.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz