Kimbolton School
Flyger Street, Kimbolton · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,023 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Kimbolton School's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found that most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with learners expressing positive belonging and engagement. The school has strengths in collaborative leadership and structured learning programmes, though achieving equity for Māori learners in mathematics and boys in literacy remains a priority. The school's composite score is 71.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Kimbolton looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Kimbolton School a good school?
Kimbolton School scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leaders foster a collaborative school culture with a strategic focus on improving learner outcomes
- Teachers implement structured and well-matched learning programmes that assist students to engage and make progress with their learning
- Students needing additional in-class support benefit from consistent and targeted assistance in positive and inclusive classroom environments
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 70.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-14.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
71/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · below band median (n=406) · 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): 71/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-08 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Achieving equity for groups of learners, particularly for Māori in mathematics, and boys in literacy, remains a priority for the school
- Learners express a positive sense of belonging and pride in their school that supports their wellbeing and engagement with learning
- School leaders ensure expectations for high quality teaching and learning practices are clear, well implemented and responsive, to support all learners
- A small majority of learners attend school regularly; the school is yet to meet the attendance target and is working to improve attendance for all learners
"Leaders foster a collaborative school culture with a strategic focus on improving learner outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. 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
70.7
2 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
$0.65M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,176
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 6
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 87.8%
- Māori 28.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.0%
Location
Flyger Street, Kimbolton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Kimbolton School a good school?
Kimbolton School scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Kimbolton School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3285880, email office@kimbolton.school.nz, or visit www.kimbolton.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?
Kimbolton School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kimbolton School has 49 students, with an EQI of 453 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kimbolton School in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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