Methven Primary School
McDonald Street, Methven · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #793 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Methven Primary School is a contributing school serving 294 students. The 2024 ERO review found that most students make sustained progress at the appropriate curriculum level, with leaders having established a positive learning culture and high-quality teaching. The school demonstrates clear strategic direction, effective use of evidence for improvement planning, and strong engagement with whānau. The school has a composite score of 84.
Best suited for
Students in Methven looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Methven Primary School a good school?
Methven 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
- Clear strategic direction with goals and targets set in consultation with whānau to improve outcomes for all learners
- Leadership effectively uses a range of evidence to identify development needs, plan, monitor and report on the improvement cycle
- Engagement with whānau is a priority and fosters inclusion, belonging and connection
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 18.5/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+1.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2024-07 · top quartile of band (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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-07-01 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students make sustained progress and achieve at the appropriate curriculum level
- Leaders have established a positive learning culture and high-quality teaching that leads to equitable and excellent learner outcomes
- Collaborative teaching and learning practices are well aligned to ensure success and improvement in progress and achievement over time
- Learners are engaged through an innovative and responsive curriculum that increasingly reflects the local context
- Learners report that they have a strong sense of belonging
"Leadership effectively uses a range of evidence well to identify development needs, plan for these, monitor and clearly report on the school's improvement cycle."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$2.96M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$109k
Net assets / equity
$1.14M
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
18.5
2 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
$2.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,647
2018
$1.6M
2019
$2.2M
2020
$1.9M
2021
$2.0M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 50
- Year 02 36
- Year 03 36
- Year 04 45
- Year 05 45
- Year 06 52
- Year 07 13
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 83.0%
- Asian 13.6%
- Māori 10.9%
- Other / MELAA 3.7%
- Pacific 2.7%
- International 0.3%
Location
McDonald Street, Methven. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Methven Primary School a good school?
Methven 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 2024-07 review identified 5 key findings. Most students make sustained progress and achieve at the appropriate curriculum level
How do I enrol my child at Methven Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3028500, email office@methven.school.nz, or visit www.methven.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?
Methven Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Methven Primary School has 294 students, with an EQI of 423 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Methven Primary School in 2024-07, 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz