Pleasant Point Primary School
33 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point · Canterbury
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,083 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Pleasant Point Primary School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found a structured framework for tracking student outcomes, developing bicultural practices with growing visibility of te ao Māori, and good quality teaching in reading, writing and mathematics. The school shows strengths in student engagement and wellbeing, well-considered teaching programmes, and strategic leadership using data to support progress. The school has a composite score of 78.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Pleasant Point looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Pleasant Point Primary School a good school?
Pleasant Point Primary School scores 45/100 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
- Learners are engaged, express a strong sense of wellbeing, belonging and sound knowledge of the school's CARE values
- Learners are provided with well-considered teaching programmes that enhance engagement and success
- Leadership is strategic and cohesive; leaders use data and evidence well to set, pursue and monitor goals that support learners' progress
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 11.7/1k · suspensions 16.9/1k · exclusions 8.6/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-10.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · 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): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-05 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- A structured, evaluative framework has been put in place to track, monitor and analyse student outcomes
- Bicultural practices have been developed; there is growing visibility of te ao Māori in the school's curriculum and programmes
- Learners benefit from good quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Leadership is strategic and cohesive; leaders use data and evidence well to set, pursue and monitor goals that support learners' progress
- The school is behind the target of 80% regular attendance but has a suitable plan in place to improve attendance
"Leadership is strategic and cohesive; leaders use data and evidence well to set, pursue and monitor goals that support learners' progress"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2025. 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
11.7
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
16.9
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
8.6
1 this year · 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
$2.04M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,878
2018
$1.6M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$1.8M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 24
- Year 02 33
- Year 03 33
- Year 04 17
- Year 05 46
- Year 06 28
- Year 07 38
- Year 08 33
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 92.3%
- Māori 7.7%
- Asian 3.5%
- Pacific 1.5%
- Other / MELAA 1.2%
Location
33 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Pleasant Point Primary School.
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St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · 12.2km · 121 roll
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Temuka Primary School
Contributing · 12.4km · 226 roll
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-7 vs this
Opihi College
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Frequently asked
Is Pleasant Point Primary School a good school?
Pleasant Point Primary School scores 45/100 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 2025-03 review identified 5 key findings. A structured, evaluative framework has been put in place to track, monitor and analyse student outcomes
How do I enrol my child at Pleasant Point Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 03-6147832, email reception@pointprimary.school.nz, or visit www.pointprimary.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?
Pleasant Point Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pleasant Point Primary School has 259 students, with an EQI of 444 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pleasant Point Primary School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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