Point View School
Kilkenny Drive, Howick South · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #828 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Point View School's 2018 ERO review found the school very effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all students, with the majority achieving at or above curriculum levels. Māori learners achieved higher than other groups in writing and mathematics, while Pacific learners mostly achieved at expected levels with school leaders working towards greater parity. The school demonstrated strong, distributive leadership, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a responsive curriculum tailored to individual learner needs.
Best suited for
Students in Howick South looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Point View School a good school?
Point View School scores 75/100 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
- A well-established, collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture
- The responsive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of learners
- Strong leadership and stewardship promoting high expectations for equity and excellence
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 7.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-8.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2018-06 · near 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-06-20 · Julie Foley, Te Tai Raki - Northern Region
- The school is very effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all its students, with the majority achieving at or above appropriate NZC levels
- Māori learners achieving higher than other groups in writing and mathematics; Pacific learners mostly achieving at expected levels but leaders working towards greater parity
- School has very capable, professional leadership with distributive leadership as a key feature; transition between principals well managed
- Board's effective scrutiny and responsive, strategic resourcing positively influences equity and excellence for learners
- School has well-established collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture with responsive curriculum tailored to individual learner needs
"Data for 2017 show Māori learners achieving higher than other groups in writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$6.86M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$11k
Net assets / equity
$2.41M
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
7.6
2 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
$4.83M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,868
2018
$4.0M
2019
$4.4M
2020
$4.8M
2021
$5.0M
2022
$4.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 95
- Year 02 79
- Year 03 88
- Year 04 114
- Year 05 133
- Year 06 130
- Year 07 25
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 83.6%
- European/Pākehā 13.8%
- Other / MELAA 6.5%
- Māori 3.7%
- Pacific 3.3%
- International 0.3%
Location
Kilkenny Drive, Howick South. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Point View School a good school?
Point View School scores 75/100 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 2018-06 review identified 6 key findings. The school is very effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all its students, with the majority achieving at or above appropriate NZC levels
How do I enrol my child at Point View School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2740637, email admin@pointview.school.nz, or visit www.pointview.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?
Point View School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Point View School has 703 students, with an EQI of 344 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Point View School in 2018-06, signed by Julie Foley. 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
- drive.google.com
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz