Manchester Street School
160 Manchester Street, Feilding · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,184 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Manchester Street School has a positive and respectful school culture that supports student engagement and learning, with most students achieving at or above expectations in literacy and mathematics by the end of 2017. The school benefits from strong community links, effective whānau communication, and high expectations from trustees, leaders and teachers. The school's composite score is 78.
Best suited for
Students in Feilding looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Manchester Street School a good school?
Manchester Street School scores 69/100 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
- Positive and respectful school culture that supports students' engagement and learning
- High expectations from trustees, leaders and teachers that promote improved outcomes for students
- Strong links with community and effective communication with whānau and caregivers
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 22.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-4.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2018-11 · near band median (n=520) · 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): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-11-20 · Alan Wynyard, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Most students achieved at or above expectations in literacy and mathematics by end of 2017
- Positive and respectful school culture supports students' engagement and learning
- Syndicate data indicates some children's progress has been accelerated, however there is not a schoolwide picture of acceleration
- Students experience purposeful learning environment with challenging learning opportunities related to real-life contexts
- Ongoing disparity for boys noted over time in literacy and mathematics achievement
"Students experience a purposeful learning environment where they engage in challenging learning opportunities that relate to real-life contexts. Relationships are respectful and productive."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$4.53M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$8k
Net assets / equity
$0.77M
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
22.6
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
$2.94M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,505
2018
$2.3M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$3.1M
2022
$2.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 60
- Year 02 69
- Year 03 69
- Year 04 54
- Year 05 62
- Year 06 51
- Year 07 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 83.9%
- Māori 24.2%
- Asian 7.9%
- Pacific 6.1%
- Other / MELAA 2.8%
Location
160 Manchester Street, Feilding. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Manchester Street School.
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Full Primary · 0.9km · 85 roll
53
-16 vs this
North Street School
Full Primary · 1.1km · 383 roll
50
-19 vs this
Feilding High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.4km · 1,580 roll
67
-2 vs this
Lytton Street School
Contributing · 1.4km · 580 roll
42
-27 vs this
Feilding Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.5km · 336 roll
37
-32 vs this
Taonui School
Full Primary · 5.1km · 146 roll
54
-15 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Manchester Street School a good school?
Manchester Street School scores 69/100 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 2018-11 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieved at or above expectations in literacy and mathematics by end of 2017
How do I enrol my child at Manchester Street School?
Contact the school directly on 06-323 6175, email office@manchesterstreet.school.nz, or visit www.manchesterstreet.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?
Manchester Street School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Manchester Street School has 392 students, with an EQI of 449 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Manchester Street School in 2018-11, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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