Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
96 Shamrock Street, Takaro · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #316 of scored NZ schools
In summary
ERO's 2019 review found most students achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has strengthened support for at-risk students through Priority Learner Intervention Plans and maintains strong community relationships focused on child and family wellbeing. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Best suited for
Students in Takaro looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) a good school?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) scores 82/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Well promoted school values and virtues that nurture learner success and wellbeing
- Learning environments that promote positive student outcomes
- Pastoral care that responds to students' and families' needs to promote their wellbeing
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+10.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
79/100 from ERO review 2019-02 · near band median (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): 79/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-02-07 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- Most students are achieving at or above The New Zealand Curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school has strengthened its response to students at risk through implementation of 'Priority Learner Intervention Plans'
- School trustees, leaders and teachers have a strong focus on promoting wellbeing of children and families through wide range of community relationships
- In-school disparity for groups of students is recognised and is an ongoing focus for improvement
- Purposeful engagement with local iwi supports increased acknowledgement of identity, language and culture for Māori students
"Nearly all Māori learners achieve successfully in reading, and most in writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2021 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$1.41M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$27k
Net assets / equity
$0.41M
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
0.0
· 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
$1.05M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,522
2018
$0.8M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$1.0M
2021
$1.0M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 25
- Year 02 22
- Year 03 29
- Year 04 15
- Year 05 33
- Year 06 23
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 42.9%
- European/Pākehā 41.0%
- Pacific 22.4%
- Māori 11.2%
- Other / MELAA 4.3%
Location
96 Shamrock Street, Takaro. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) a good school?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) scores 82/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ 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 are achieving at or above The New Zealand Curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)?
Contact the school directly on 06-3589727, email office@olol.school.nz, or visit www.olol.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?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) has 161 students, with an EQI of 422 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz