Normandale School
16 Martin Grove, Normandale · Wellington
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,341 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Normandale School is a contributing primary school in Lower Hutt with a composite score of 81. ERO findings from May 2019 show the school achieves equitable outcomes for all students in literacy and mathematics, with acceleration evident in boys' writing and girls' mathematics. Leadership focuses consistently on improving student outcomes through strategic professional development and curriculum review, with effective support for students with additional needs.
Best suited for
Students in Normandale looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Normandale School a good school?
Normandale School scores 66/100 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
- Leadership and stewardship consistently focused on improving student outcomes
- Coherent and strategic approach to professional development supporting teacher practice development
- Review and development of curriculum that supports teaching and learning
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 16.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-24.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2019-05 · near band median (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): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-05-21 · Alan Wynyard, Southern Region
- School is achieving equitable outcomes for all students in literacy and mathematics, with most students including Māori achieving at or above curriculum levels
- Acceleration evident in boys' writing and girls' mathematical achievement in 2018, showing progress from 2017 disparities
- Students with additional needs are well supported through effective identification, tailored programmes and external agency support where required
- Strategic and effective approach to professional development supports teacher capability with clear focus on building common understandings
- Strong systems and improvement-focused leadership with effective board support and transparent decision making
"The school is achieving equitable outcomes for all students in literacy and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2019. 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
16.7
1 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
$1.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,243
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.2M
2020
$1.6M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 18
- Year 02 21
- Year 03 23
- Year 04 28
- Year 05 19
- Year 06 35
- Year 07 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 87.5%
- Māori 13.2%
- Asian 13.2%
- Other / MELAA 5.3%
- Pacific 4.6%
Location
16 Martin Grove, Normandale. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Normandale School.
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Full Primary · 1.9km · 472 roll
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+12 vs this
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Frequently asked
Is Normandale School a good school?
Normandale School scores 66/100 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 6 key findings. School is achieving equitable outcomes for all students in literacy and mathematics, with most students including Māori achieving at or above curriculum levels
How do I enrol my child at Normandale School?
Contact the school directly on 04-5662010, email admin@normandale.school.nz, or visit www.normandale.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?
Normandale School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Normandale School has 152 students, with an EQI of 370 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Normandale 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz