Porirua Montessori Primary School
39 Cleat Street, Whitby · Wellington
In summary
Porirua Montessori Primary School is a full primary in Whitby with a roll of 9 students. An ERO special review in June 2024 found the school meets all registration criteria, with suitable premises, staffing appropriate to the age range and curriculum, and adequate equipment for curriculum delivery. The school achieved a composite score of 80.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whitby looking for an independent setting.
Is Porirua Montessori Primary School a good school?
Porirua Montessori Primary School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- School has premises that are suitable
- Adequate staffing for the age range and curriculum
- Suitable equipment for curriculum delivery
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-06-26 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises are suitable for the school's operation
- Staffing is suitable to the age range, curriculum, and size of the school
- Equipment is suitable for the curriculum being delivered
- School has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
"The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students."
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 1
- Year 04 2
- Year 06 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 77.8%
- Māori 55.6%
- Pacific 33.3%
Location
39 Cleat Street, Whitby. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Porirua Montessori Primary School a good school?
Porirua Montessori Primary School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-06 review identified 6 key findings. School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Porirua Montessori Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 021-08427037, email poriruamontessori@gmail.com, or visit www.poriruamontessori.org. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Porirua Montessori Primary School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Porirua Montessori Primary School has 9 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Porirua Montessori Primary School in 2024-06, signed by Shelley Booysen.
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