Redwood School (Christchurch)
51 Prestons Road, Redwood · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,489 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Redwood School has a new principal and is working with ERO to evaluate literacy teaching effectiveness. The school has strong teacher collaboration, a positive inclusive culture, and maintains close connections with whānau. ERO noted the school's culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
Best suited for
Students in Redwood looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Redwood School (Christchurch) a good school?
Redwood School (Christchurch) scores 63/100 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
- Cohesive and collaborative approach between teachers, leadership, and board to support continuous school improvement
- Positive school culture that provides a safe, inclusive environment where all ākonga are valued and experience quality learning spaces
- Learners and their whānau have strong connections to the school
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 35.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-4.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
73/100 from ERO review 2018-06 · bottom quartile of band (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): 73/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-01-22 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School has appointed a new principal since the last ERO review
- ERO and school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of literacy teaching, particularly for students whose achievement needs accelerating
- School prioritises a culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
- School hosts a NZ Sign Language Hub for hearing impaired learners from across the city
- Next public report will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report due within three years
"continuing to refine its school-based curriculum to ensure that it is engaging, relevant and culturally responsive, and meets the needs of all ākonga and enables them to realise their full potential"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. 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
35.8
4 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
$3.26M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,419
2018
$1.9M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.4M
2021
$6.9M
2022
$3.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 49
- Year 02 53
- Year 03 45
- Year 04 42
- Year 05 42
- Year 06 50
- Year 07 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 59.1%
- Asian 23.0%
- Māori 17.6%
- Pacific 5.4%
- Other / MELAA 4.2%
Location
51 Prestons Road, Redwood. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Redwood School (Christchurch).
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Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 796 roll
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+15 vs this
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+14 vs this
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · 1.6km · 227 roll
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-17 vs this
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.7km · 467 roll
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+3 vs this
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
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Frequently asked
Is Redwood School (Christchurch) a good school?
Redwood School (Christchurch) scores 63/100 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 2024-01 review identified 5 key findings. School has appointed a new principal since the last ERO review
How do I enrol my child at Redwood School (Christchurch)?
Contact the school directly on 03-3526739, or visit www.redwoodprimary.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?
Redwood School (Christchurch) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Redwood School (Christchurch) has 313 students, with an EQI of 443 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Redwood School (Christchurch) in 2024-01, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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