Lynmore Primary School
Iles Road, Lynmore · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #774 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Lynmore looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Lynmore Primary School a good school?
Lynmore Primary 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
- Leadership that builds and sustains a culture of innovation and improvement
- Connections and relationships that contribute to a sense of belonging for students
- A local curriculum that empowers students as independent learners
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 24.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+5.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
87/100 from ERO review 2020-01 · top 10% of band (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): 87/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-01-23 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- The school is successfully achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for nearly all of its students
- Schoolwide data for 2019 shows almost all students achieved at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Historical disparity between Māori and other groups of students in reading, writing and mathematics has been addressed
- School data shows accelerated outcomes for almost all Māori and other students who need this
- School leaders are effectively empowering a culture of critical reflection and inquiry for improvement
"Schoolwide data for 2019 shows that almost all students achieved at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. 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
24.8
6 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
$5.67M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,456
2018
$3.4M
2019
$3.7M
2020
$4.1M
2021
$6.6M
2022
$5.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 102
- Year 02 78
- Year 03 112
- Year 04 112
- Year 05 94
- Year 06 108
- Year 07 33
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.6%
- Māori 24.7%
- Asian 23.0%
- Other / MELAA 7.9%
- Pacific 5.2%
- International 0.3%
Location
Iles Road, Lynmore. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Lynmore Primary School.
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-4 vs this
Rotorua Lakes High School
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-23 vs this
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · 2.3km · 108 roll
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-8 vs this
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · 2.8km · 43 roll
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-39 vs this
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Contributing · 3.2km · 479 roll
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+4 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Lynmore Primary School a good school?
Lynmore Primary 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 2020-01 review identified 6 key findings. The school is successfully achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for nearly all of its students
How do I enrol my child at Lynmore Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3459850, email officeadmin@lynmore.school.nz, or visit www.lynmore.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?
Lynmore Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Lynmore Primary School has 671 students, with an EQI of 411 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Lynmore Primary School in 2020-01, signed by Phillip Cowie. 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