Murchison Area School
61 Waller Street, Murchison · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Murchison Area School as of 2013-05-23. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Murchison looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Murchison Area School a good school?
Murchison Area School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked
Is Murchison Area School a good school?
Murchison Area School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
We don't have a published ERO review on file yet. Check the ERO website directly.
How do I enrol my child at Murchison Area School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5239072, email enquiries@murchison.school.nz, or visit www.murchison.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?
Murchison Area School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Murchison Area School has 187 students, with an EQI of 471 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
We don't have a published ERO review for Murchison Area School in our archive yet. The Education Review Office reviews most schools on a 3-4 year cycle.
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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz