Picton School
5 Buller Street, Picton · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,721 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Picton looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Picton School a good school?
Picton School scores 57/100 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
- Use of a wide range of external support to deepen connections, knowledge and understanding
- Strategic and focused professional development
- Teachers and leaders focused on improving outcomes for all 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 68.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+11.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
75/100 from ERO review 2017-11 · near band median (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): 75/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-08-02 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- ERO and the school are working together to evaluate culturally responsive practices for learning to understand and address parity for all students
- A range of baseline data identifies barriers for learning, particularly for students who identify as Māori
- The school has strategic priorities focused on developing effective teaching practices, behaviour management, culturally responsive learning, and inclusive culture
- Next public report will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report due within three years
"a range of baseline data that identifies barriers for learning, particularly for students who identify as Māori"
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
68.6
3 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
$0.79M
Per-student funding · 2022
$5,979
2018
$0.9M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.6M
2021
$1.2M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 17
- Year 02 23
- Year 03 18
- Year 04 20
- Year 05 16
- Year 06 24
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.7%
- Māori 54.5%
- Asian 9.8%
- Pacific 3.0%
- Other / MELAA 1.5%
Location
5 Buller Street, Picton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Picton School a good school?
Picton School scores 57/100 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 2022-08 review identified 4 key findings. ERO and the school are working together to evaluate culturally responsive practices for learning to understand and address parity for all students
How do I enrol my child at Picton School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5736395, email admin@picton.school.nz, or visit www.picton.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?
Picton School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Picton School has 132 students, with an EQI of 493 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Picton School in 2022-08, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 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