Kilbirnie School
72 Hamilton Road, Hataitai
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #360 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Hataitai looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Kilbirnie School a good school?
Kilbirnie School scores 81/100 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
- A clear, schoolwide focus on achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for learners
- A well-considered curriculum with broad learning opportunities and authentic contexts for learning
- Structures, processes and practices that support a clear vision of continual improvement
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
+2.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2019-05 · near 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-05-02 · Alan Wynyard, Southern Region
- Most students achieve at and above NZ Curriculum expectations in writing and mathematics, with almost all achieving at and above expected levels in reading
- Two thirds of students achieving below expectations at start of 2018 made accelerated progress during the year in reading and writing
- Leaders have established robust systems for making decisions about student achievement with effective use of nationally normed assessment tools
- Children are engaged, active learners who demonstrate CARE values and show clear sense of belonging
- A bicultural curriculum is evident and the school is extending and further developing this emphasis
"In reading and writing, two thirds of students achieving below expectations at the start of 2018 made accelerated progress during the year."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. 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
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
$1.45M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,849
2018
$1.3M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$1.3M
2021
$1.8M
2022
$1.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 27
- Year 02 38
- Year 03 26
- Year 04 39
- Year 05 36
- Year 06 28
- Year 07 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 68.2%
- Asian 21.8%
- Māori 8.1%
- Other / MELAA 5.7%
- Pacific 4.3%
Location
72 Hamilton Road, Hataitai. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kilbirnie School.
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.6km · 720 roll
79
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Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.8km · 356 roll
56
-25 vs this
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · 1km · 137 roll
78
-3 vs this
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1km · 1,014 roll
74
-7 vs this
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · 1km · 220 roll
88
+7 vs this
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.1km · 208 roll
71
-10 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Kilbirnie School a good school?
Kilbirnie School scores 81/100 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 2019-05 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve at and above NZ Curriculum expectations in writing and mathematics, with almost all achieving at and above expected levels in reading
How do I enrol my child at Kilbirnie School?
Contact the school directly on 04-9392311, email office@kilbirnie.school.nz, or visit www.kilbirnie.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?
Kilbirnie School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kilbirnie School has 211 students, with an EQI of 377 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kilbirnie School in 2019-05, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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