Paremata School
Paremata Crescent, Paremata · Wellington
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #874 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Paremata School's November 2024 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with Pacific students achieving at higher rates than their peers. Leaders use regular student data analysis to drive improvements, and teachers employ evidence-based practices to accelerate progress. The school is working on targeted interventions to reduce achievement disparities for Māori students in writing.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Paremata looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Paremata School a good school?
Paremata School scores 74/100 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
- Student information is regularly collated and well analysed by leaders to develop and drive improvement priorities
- Leaders have shared understanding of high-quality teaching and learning practices with clear focus on student success
- Teachers use evidence-based, responsive teaching practices that accelerate progress of targeted students
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=536) · why? ▼ hide
-10.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
75/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · below 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): 75/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-08 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- Almost all Pacific students achieve at a higher rate than their peers in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school has yet to improve the disparity in achievement for Māori students in writing; targeted interventions are in place
- Collaborative leadership is strengthening a culture for high quality teaching
- Teachers effectively create collaborative learning environments where students engage in real-world learning opportunities
"Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. 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
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
$3.38M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,250
2018
$2.1M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$2.6M
2022
$3.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 42
- Year 02 32
- Year 03 37
- Year 04 33
- Year 05 43
- Year 06 50
- Year 07 46
- Year 08 40
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.7%
- Māori 23.6%
- Pacific 16.1%
- Asian 11.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.6%
Location
Paremata Crescent, Paremata. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Paremata School a good school?
Paremata School scores 74/100 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 2024-11 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Paremata School?
Contact the school directly on 04-2331339, email office@paremata.school.nz, or visit www.paremata.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?
Paremata School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Paremata School has 330 students, with an EQI of 408 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Paremata School in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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