Pembroke School
Monmouth Road, Stratford · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #629 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Stratford looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Pembroke School a good school?
Pembroke School scores 77/100 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
- Professional inquiry that increases teachers' curriculum knowledge
- Systems and processes that identify, track and monitor the progress of those students whose learning needs acceleration
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching to accelerate 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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-10.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2020-06 · top quartile of band (n=471) · 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-06-04 · Darcy Te Hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Since the previous ERO report the school has improved equitable outcomes for most individuals and groups of students
- The school is effectively accelerating learning for those students who need this, with a strong focus from leaders and teachers on lifting achievement across the school
- Leadership practice has a significant, positive impact on student outcomes with clear goals and expectations for student learning and wellbeing
- The school's localised curriculum is inclusive and future focused, with clear intentions to promote student agency
- Teachers should continue to embed the collaboratively developed Pembroke Quality Practice matrix that outlines expectations for teaching and learning
"Since the previous ERO report the school has improved equitable outcomes for most individuals and groups of students. School achievement information shows that at the end of 2019 nearly all students achieved at or above curriculum expectation in reading and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
$1.27M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,245
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 15
- Year 05 7
- Year 06 11
- Year 07 7
- Year 08 17
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 90.6%
- Māori 29.2%
- Asian 5.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.1%
- Pacific 1.0%
Location
Monmouth Road, Stratford. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Pembroke School.
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Full Primary · 4.7km · 466 roll
43
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Midhirst School
Full Primary · 4.7km · 137 roll
46
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St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Full Primary · 5.3km · 169 roll
73
-4 vs this
Avon School
Full Primary · 5.7km · 76 roll
59
-18 vs this
Stratford High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 6.1km · 609 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Pembroke School a good school?
Pembroke School scores 77/100 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 2020-06 review identified 6 key findings. Since the previous ERO report the school has improved equitable outcomes for most individuals and groups of students
How do I enrol my child at Pembroke School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7657944, email admin@pembrokestratford.school.nz, or visit www.pembrokestratford.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?
Pembroke School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pembroke School has 96 students, with an EQI of 480 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pembroke School in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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