Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
41 Merrin Street, Avonhead · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,811 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found most students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with inclusion and wellbeing practices supporting strong belonging. The school board is well-informed about progress across curriculum areas, and leaders ensure professional development aligns with improvement priorities. Improving equity in achievement for Māori and Pacific students remains a priority.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Avonhead looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara a good school?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- School board is well informed by leaders about progress and achievement for all students across curriculum areas
- Leaders ensure professional development is effective and aligned to improvement priorities and strengthens teaching practice quality and consistency
- Leaders and teachers deliberately set appropriate expectations for high quality, evidence-based teaching approaches
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 50.4/1k · suspensions 4.9/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-8.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · below band median (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): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-05 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics with increasing equity between groups of learners
- Improving equity in achievement for Māori and Pacific students in reading, writing and mathematics remains a priority
- Inclusion and wellbeing practices support children to have a strong sense of belonging
- Strategic and collaborative leadership foster a learning culture committed to high quality teaching
- A large majority of students attend school regularly; the school is yet to achieve the Ministry of Education 2024 attendance target
"Strategic and collaborative leadership foster a learning culture committed to high quality teaching."
Composite score across reviews
4 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. 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
50.4
15 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.9
1 this year · 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
$7.50M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,690
2018
$2.6M
2019
$2.8M
2020
$3.3M
2021
$5.8M
2022
$7.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 47
- Year 02 52
- Year 03 63
- Year 04 48
- Year 05 64
- Year 06 57
- Year 07 66
- Year 08 61
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 53.6%
- European/Pākehā 41.0%
- Māori 9.4%
- Pacific 5.4%
- Other / MELAA 5.4%
- International 0.8%
Location
41 Merrin Street, Avonhead. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara.
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Frequently asked
Is Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara a good school?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 5 key findings. Most students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics with increasing equity between groups of learners
How do I enrol my child at Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
Contact the school directly on 03-3588369, email office@merrin.school.nz, or visit www.merrin.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?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara has 478 students, with an EQI of 398 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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