Lake Rotoiti School
State Highway 63, Nelson · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
In summary
Lake Rotoiti School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the May 2023 ERO board assurance review. No composite score has been assigned to the school.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Nelson looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Lake Rotoiti School a good school?
Lake Rotoiti School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership that draws upon research-based evidence to inform practice
- A supportive board of trustees focused on improving learner outcomes
- Local environment and parent community resources used to extend and enhance learning experiences
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
2023-05-15 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Leadership draws upon research-based evidence to inform practice
- Board of trustees is supportive and focused on improving learner outcomes
- School is evaluating a responsive and coherent mathematics curriculum from Years 0-8
- Strategic priorities include improving outcomes for ākonga with additional learning needs and those working towards curriculum expectations
"leadership that draws upon research-based evidence to inform practice"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2023. 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
$0.49M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,691
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.9%
- Pacific 15.4%
- Māori 7.7%
- Asian 3.8%
Location
State Highway 63, Nelson. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Rotoiti School a good school?
Lake Rotoiti School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-05 review identified 4 key findings. Leadership draws upon research-based evidence to inform practice
How do I enrol my child at Lake Rotoiti School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5211830, email office@lakerotoiti.school.nz, or visit lakerotoiti.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?
Lake Rotoiti School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Lake Rotoiti School has 26 students, with an EQI of 430 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Lake Rotoiti School in 2023-05, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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