New Lynn School
Hutchinson Avenue, New Lynn · Auckland — North
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,171 of scored NZ schools
In summary
New Lynn School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found that most students are engaged, though less than half achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. The school maintains a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes students' emotional, physical, and cultural safety. Leaders and teachers work collaboratively to support professional learning aligned with the school's strategic goals.
Best suited for
Students in New Lynn looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is New Lynn School a good school?
New Lynn 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.
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 28.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+16.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
66/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · bottom quartile of band (n=406) · 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): 66/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-03 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code
- No international students were enrolled at the time of the ERO review
"The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2025. 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
28.8
4 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
$2.81M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,360
2018
$2.5M
2019
$3.3M
2020
$3.0M
2021
$3.0M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 73
- Year 02 83
- Year 03 85
- Year 04 66
- Year 05 58
- Year 06 56
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 46.2%
- Pacific 26.5%
- Māori 14.9%
- European/Pākehā 14.5%
- Other / MELAA 9.3%
Location
Hutchinson Avenue, New Lynn. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is New Lynn School a good school?
New Lynn 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 2025-03 review identified 3 key findings. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
How do I enrol my child at New Lynn School?
Contact the school directly on 09-8274382, email thelenan@newlynn.school.nz, or visit www.newlynn.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?
New Lynn School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
New Lynn School has 442 students, with an EQI of 451 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed New Lynn School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz