Ngaio School
45 Abbott Street, Ngaio
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,576 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ngaio School's 2019 ERO review found that while the school maintains positive, well-resourced learning environments with respectful relationships, school-wide information on student achievement and progress is not sufficiently analysed to provide a clear overall picture. Some learners, including Māori students, are experiencing accelerated progress. The school has a composite score of 74.
Best suited for
Students in Ngaio looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ngaio School a good school?
Ngaio School scores 61/100 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
- Positive, well-resourced environments that effectively promote learning and engagement
- A curriculum that promotes high levels of achievement
- A suitable choice of assessment tools that gather appropriate learning information
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 15.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-34.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
74/100 from ERO review 2019-05 · bottom quartile of band (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): 74/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-05-21 · Alan Wynyard, Southern Region
- School-wide information for 2018 is not sufficiently curated and analysed to show a clear picture of overall achievement and progress outcomes for all students
- Assessment information suggests some learners, including Māori students, are experiencing accelerated progress
- Positive, well-resourced environments effectively promote learning with respectful, affirming and productive relationships
- Key next step is to make effective use of achievement data to monitor, respond to and report on rates of progress, particularly for target students
- Strengthening the evaluative capability of leaders and teachers is needed to determine impact of initiatives and programmes
"School leaders have identified the need to further refine their knowledge of overall achievement in: reading, writing and mathematics; achievement for different groups and cohorts; and rates of progress over time, particularly for priority students and those targeted for accelerated progress."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$3.97M
Surplus / (deficit)
$42k
Net assets / equity
$0.57M
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
15.4
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
$2.69M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,692
2018
$2.7M
2019
$2.6M
2020
$3.0M
2021
$2.8M
2022
$2.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 27
- Year 02 54
- Year 03 44
- Year 04 35
- Year 05 62
- Year 06 58
- Year 07 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 83.8%
- Asian 13.9%
- Māori 6.8%
- Other / MELAA 4.2%
- Pacific 2.6%
Location
45 Abbott Street, Ngaio. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Ngaio School.
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Frequently asked
Is Ngaio School a good school?
Ngaio School scores 61/100 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 2019-05 review identified 5 key findings. School-wide information for 2018 is not sufficiently curated and analysed to show a clear picture of overall achievement and progress outcomes for all students
How do I enrol my child at Ngaio School?
Contact the school directly on 04-9396455, email info@ngaio.school.nz, or visit www.ngaio.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?
Ngaio School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ngaio School has 309 students, with an EQI of 353 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ngaio School in 2019-05, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz