Ranzau School
111 Ranzau Road, Hope · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,079 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ranzau School demonstrates effective leadership with a strong focus on educational relationships and evidence-informed decision making. Most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics, though boys achieved less well than girls in writing. The school accelerated progress for some target learners, particularly in reading.
Best suited for
Students in Hope looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ranzau School a good school?
Ranzau School scores 71/100 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
- Effective leadership and governance that focuses on sustainable approaches to teaching and learning
- Well-developed approach to building educational relationships that engage and empower students and their whānau in learning
- Culture of reflection, inquiry and evidence-informed decision making that leads to innovation for improved learning outcomes
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=518) · why? ▼ hide
-24.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2020-03 · 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
2020-03-13 · Lesley Patterson, Southern Region
- Most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics (2017-2018) and writing (2017, 2019)
- Boys achieve less well than girls in writing, with differences evident across 2017-2019 data
- Progress in reading was accelerated for approximately one-third of target learners; progress in writing and mathematics for approximately one-fifth
- School leaders work collegially with high relational trust and shared ownership for improving student learning outcomes
- Schoolwide data needs further analysis to determine patterns and trends; internal evaluation requires systematic improvement
"School leaders work collegially to make effective research-informed decisions that are sustainable and improvement focused."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2020. 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
$1.14M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,892
2018
$1.1M
2019
$1.5M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 19
- Year 03 16
- Year 04 22
- Year 05 19
- Year 06 18
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 82.6%
- Māori 23.5%
- Other / MELAA 6.1%
- Pacific 3.5%
- Asian 1.7%
Location
111 Ranzau Road, Hope. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Ranzau School.
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Intermediate · 3.9km · 580 roll
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Henley School (Nelson)
Contributing · 4km · 516 roll
71
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St Paul's School (Richmond)
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Frequently asked
Is Ranzau School a good school?
Ranzau School scores 71/100 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 2020-03 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics (2017-2018) and writing (2017, 2019)
How do I enrol my child at Ranzau School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5447083, email office@ranzau.school.nz, or visit www.ranzau.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?
Ranzau School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ranzau School has 115 students, with an EQI of 433 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ranzau School in 2020-03, signed by Lesley Patterson. 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