Malfroy School
196 Malfroy Road, Hillcrest · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,055 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Hillcrest looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Malfroy School a good school?
Malfroy School scores 71/100 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
- A culture that creates a sense of connectedness and belonging
- Leadership that provides clear direction and builds teacher capability
- Provision of programmes and practices for children with additional learning needs
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 23.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+3.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · above band median (n=544) · 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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-07-17 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- In 2018 the large majority of students achieved expected levels in writing, and the majority in reading and mathematics
- Significant disparity exists between boys and girls in reading, with girls achieving at higher levels in writing
- In the Rūmaki section, a large majority of students achieve at or above expectation in pānui and pāngarau, but just over half in tuhituhi
- Leaders, trustees and teachers need to implement a more aligned approach to accelerating learning for all at-risk students
- Transition processes for students are positive and well managed, with parents and whānau welcomed through regular events
"Leaders collaboratively develop a shared vision and direction for the school. They provide effective support for staff with a focus on improving student progress and achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$4.42M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$18k
Net assets / equity
$1.25M
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
23.7
3 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
$4.85M
Per-student funding · 2022
$16,224
2018
$2.5M
2019
$2.5M
2020
$3.2M
2021
$2.7M
2022
$4.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 45
- Year 02 56
- Year 03 52
- Year 04 35
- Year 05 49
- Year 06 35
- Year 07 16
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 63.2%
- European/Pākehā 26.1%
- Pacific 22.1%
- Asian 9.0%
- Other / MELAA 1.7%
Location
196 Malfroy Road, Hillcrest. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Malfroy School.
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.4km · 595 roll
52
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John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.5km · 1,097 roll
81
+10 vs this
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 636 roll
41
-30 vs this
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 0.9km · roll n/a
81
+10 vs this
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1km · 1,106 roll
63
-8 vs this
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · 1.1km · 91 roll
88
+17 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Malfroy School a good school?
Malfroy School scores 71/100 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 2019-07 review identified 5 key findings. In 2018 the large majority of students achieved expected levels in writing, and the majority in reading and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Malfroy School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3488588, email finance@malfroy.school.nz, or visit www.malfroy.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?
Malfroy School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Malfroy School has 299 students, with an EQI of 529 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Malfroy School in 2019-07, signed by Phil 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz