Newbury School
Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #928 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Newbury School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieve at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, though Māori student achievement was slightly below peers in literacy and showed increased disparity in mathematics. The school has strengthened systems to promote equity and excellence aligned to its vision and values. The school demonstrates good student achievement outcomes and effective leadership managing school improvement.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Palmerston North looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Newbury School a good school?
Newbury School scores 73/100 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
- Achieving outcomes for students that show good levels of achievement
- A range of well-considered and coherent systems and conditions to improve student outcomes that reflect the values and aspirations of the community
- Leadership and stewardship that successfully manages improvement to school performance
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 18.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+10.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
70/100 from ERO review 2019-02 · bottom 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): 70/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-02-27 · Phil Cowie, Central
- Most students achieve at or above the school's expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Māori student achievement overall is slightly below that of their peers in literacy, with increased disparity in mathematics in 2018
- The school has strengthened processes to promote equity and excellence through well-considered and coherent systems aligned to vision, values and strategic priorities
- Students learn in purposeful, settled and learning-focused environments with strong wellbeing support
- Board should develop a formal complaints policy and strengthen appointment procedures to include safety checking requirements under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014
"Outcomes for students are generally good. The school's overall achievement information shows that most students achieve at or above the school's expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
18.3
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
$1.19M
Per-student funding · 2022
$5,931
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.3M
2021
$1.4M
2022
$1.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 29
- Year 02 25
- Year 03 23
- Year 04 28
- Year 05 20
- Year 06 16
- Year 07 21
- Year 08 22
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 89.6%
- Māori 16.9%
- Asian 5.5%
- Pacific 3.0%
- Other / MELAA 2.0%
Location
Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Newbury School.
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Frequently asked
Is Newbury School a good school?
Newbury School scores 73/100 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 2019-02 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at or above the school's expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Newbury School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3549359, email school@newbury.school.nz, or visit www.newbury.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?
Newbury School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Newbury School has 201 students, with an EQI of 445 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Newbury School in 2019-02, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz