Kristin School
360 Albany Highway, Albany · Auckland — North
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #42 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Albany looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Kristin School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Kristin School scores 84/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Meets all registration criteria for premises, staffing, and equipment
- Has comprehensive and regularly reviewed policies and procedures for student safety
- Provides high standard of education and pastoral care for international students
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
2021-05-20 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- Kristin School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
- The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for its curriculum delivery
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 and complies with all aspects
- The school provides international students with a high standard of education and pastoral care with effective annual self review processes
"The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Years accepted
Junior, Middle, Senior Schools
Scholarships
- sports
Dove Sports Scholarships
Students entering Years 9-13
Maximum 50% of tuition fees
- music
Dove Performing Arts Scholarships
Students entering Years 9-13
Maximum 50% of tuition fees
- financial_need
Dove Foundation Scholarships
Students entering Years 9-13 whose parents or grandparents are Kristin Alumni
Maximum 50% of tuition fees
- leadership
Dove Emerging Leaders Scholarships
Students entering Years 9-13 who demonstrate leadership potential
Maximum 50% of tuition fees
Principal
Kim Green
Appointed 2025-01
MEd, BEd, BSocSc, DipTch (Sec), Dip Management
Executive Principal who joined Kristin in 2025. Passionate about creating strong connections across the learning continuum. Started teaching career as Geography and Social Studies teacher, spent two decades working at International Schools across Asia Pacific. IB Lead Educator for the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and Cognitive and Q4 DISC Profile Coach. Published 'Re-thinking Leadership Development in Schools' in 2014.
Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kristin School.
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Albany Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · 0.7km · 1,244 roll
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Albany School
Contributing · 0.7km · 727 roll
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Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.1km · 159 roll
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Pinehurst School
Composite · 1.1km · 1,144 roll
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Albany Senior High School
Secondary (Year 11-15) · 1.5km · 758 roll
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Upper Harbour Primary School
Contributing · 2.2km · 432 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Kristin School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Kristin School scores 84/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-05 review identified 5 key findings. Kristin 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 Kristin School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4159566, email kristin@kristin.school.nz, or visit www.kristin.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?
Kristin School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Kristin School has 1,761 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kristin School in 2021-05, 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- kristin.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz