Ilam School
66 Ilam Road, Ilam · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #792 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ilam School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2024. The Board confirmed administration and curriculum requirements were met in the August 2024 board assurance review. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Best suited for
Students in Ilam looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ilam School a good school?
Ilam School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Sustained improved learner outcomes with strong focus on accelerated progress across reading, writing and mathematics
- Effective evidence-based evaluation by senior leaders to improve learner outcomes, aligning systems and structures
- Strong collaborative professional development culture with staff discussions focused on learner success and sharing research
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-9.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2024-08 · below band median (n=539) · 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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-05 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The majority of students achieve well in mathematics and reading/writing, including English language learners and most Māori students
- A culture of innovation and research-informed practice has developed, with teachers transferring mathematics learning into other curriculum areas
- Pacific students' attendance, progress and achievement requires continued focus and is being addressed through the school's Pacific Plan
- Senior leaders have instigated systematic improvements to grow team leadership and teaching practices to strengthen student achievement
- The school has strong overall attendance at 90%, with leaders analysing data to identify trends and opportunities to strengthen regular attendance
"Senior leaders have instigated systematic improvements to grow team leadership and teaching practices, designed to strengthen student achievement in the core learning areas."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2024–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2020 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$4.12M
Surplus / (deficit)
$82k
Net assets / equity
$0.90M
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
0.0
· 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
$2.79M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,522
2018
$2.7M
2019
$2.8M
2020
$3.1M
2021
$3.1M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 65
- Year 02 57
- Year 03 68
- Year 04 63
- Year 05 65
- Year 06 77
- Year 07 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 53.6%
- European/Pākehā 32.6%
- Other / MELAA 12.9%
- Māori 6.8%
- Pacific 5.2%
- International 2.3%
Location
66 Ilam Road, Ilam. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ilam School a good school?
Ilam School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-08 review identified 6 key findings. The majority of students achieve well in mathematics and reading/writing, including English language learners and most Māori students
How do I enrol my child at Ilam School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3487492, email admin@ilam.school.nz, or visit www.ilam.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?
Ilam School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ilam School has 427 students, with an EQI of 394 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ilam School in 2024-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz