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Huntley School (Marton)

Wanganui Road, Marton · Taranaki & Manawatū

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Total roll 147
Founded 1896
84

Composite score

Strong

A

Top 10% in NZ

Rank #226 of scored NZ schools

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Accepts international students (SIEBA member) SIEBA member Consistent excellence (≥80 composite, 2+ cycles) Private school Co-educational Full Primary (Years 1-8) Reviewed by Joyce Gebbie (24-school portfolio)

In summary

Huntley School (Marton) is a full primary school serving 147 students in Marton. The February 2021 ERO review confirmed the school meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school, with suitable premises, appropriate staffing, and clear policies supporting student safety. The school achieved a composite score of 85.

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Students aged 5-11 in Marton looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.

Is Huntley School (Marton) a good school?

Huntley School (Marton) scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. ERO trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

  • Suitable premises meeting registration criteria
  • Appropriate staffing for the age range, curriculum and school size
  • Clear policies and procedures regularly reviewed for student safety

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.

How this is computed
Wellbeing
35%
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=26) · why?
Composite of stand-downs, suspensions, and exclusions per 1,000 students (lower is better). Formula: standdowns/1k + 2× suspensions/1k + 5× exclusions/1k. Small primary schools with no rows score top of band ("no incidents reported"). Source: Education Counts student engagement. Peer comparison: top 10% of band (n=26).
100
Trajectory
25%
+8.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=77) · why?
5-year change in total roll. −20% → 0 score, 0% → 50, +20% → 100. Source: Education Counts roll history. Year: 2025. Peer comparison: near band median (n=77).
60
ERO review
40%
85/100 from ERO review 2021-02 · top quartile of band (n=96) · why?
Composite score from the most recent Education Review Office report (Haiku-extracted 0–100 from the published review text). For primary schools this is the heaviest axis (40%) because NCEA-style outcomes data isn't applicable. Source: ERO via Wayback archive. Year: 2021. Peer comparison: top quartile of band (n=96).
85

Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 85/100.

Latest ERO review

2021-02-11 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui

ERO report
  • School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
  • Premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum are all suitable for the school's operations
  • School has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
  • International students are well supported with personalised pastoral care and tailored English language support
  • School hostel accommodates 90 students with a family-like atmosphere and extensive range of facilities and opportunities
"On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Huntley School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020."
— ERO, 2021-02-11 (leadership)

Composite score across reviews

2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2021. Click a point to read that review.

latest 85
0 25 50 75 100 20152021 2015-07-02 · 82/100 2021-02-11 · 85/100

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

governance 80 → 85 (+5)

Both reports affirm that Huntley School meets registration criteria, but the 2021 report demonstrates evolution in governance frameworks. The 2015 report emphasizes the board's strategic approach to facility planning and earthquake strengthening, while the 2021 report highlights the school's systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure student safety—reflecting a shift toward more formalized governance of safeguarding and pastoral care processes.

2015-07 → 2021-02 diff source

wellbeing 85 → 85 (0)

Both reports affirm strong wellbeing support, but with a shift in emphasis. The 2015 report highlighted students' confidence and enjoyment, while the 2021 report emphasizes the school's deliberate safety policies and review processes, alongside expanded pastoral care for international students and a family-like hostel atmosphere.

2015-07 → 2021-02 diff source

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.

Education Counts

Total Crown funding · 2022

$0.16M

Per-student funding · 2022

$1,066

2018

$0.1M

2019

$0.1M

2020

$0.1M

2021

$0.1M

2022

$0.2M

Roll by year level

July 2025 roll return.

Education Counts
  • Year 03
    5
  • Year 04
    12
  • Year 05
    14
  • Year 06
    38
  • Year 07
    74
  • Year 08
    3

Roll by ethnicity

Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.

Education Counts
  • European/Pākehā
    93.2%
  • Māori
    10.9%
  • Asian
    6.8%
  • International
    3.4%
  • Pacific
    0.7%
  • Other / MELAA
    0.7%

International students

SIEBA member · Day school only

Location

Wanganui Road, Marton. Nearby schools marked in grey.

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Frequently asked

Is Huntley School (Marton) a good school?

Huntley School (Marton) scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. ERO trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2021-02 review identified 5 key findings. School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020

How do I enrol my child at Huntley School (Marton)?

Contact the school directly on 06-327 8049, email office@huntley.school.nz, or visit www.huntley.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?

Huntley School (Marton) is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.

What is the roll size?

Huntley School (Marton) has 147 students.

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Huntley School (Marton) in 2021-02, signed by Phil Cowie. 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.

Last updated

11 Feb 2021

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