Richmond School (Napier)
13A Barnard Avenue, Maraenui · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,081 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Richmond School (Napier) . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students in Maraenui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Richmond School (Napier) a good school?
Richmond School (Napier) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Pastoral care that systematically responds to students' needs, promotes their wellbeing and supports their learning
- Culturally responsive curriculum that makes connections to children's language, culture and identity
- Connections and relationships with whānau, the wider community, and other education organisations that promote positive outcomes for students
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 40.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-37.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
58/100 from ERO review 2019-01 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · 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): 58/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-01-29 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- School has yet to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for all students in reading, writing and mathematics with generally low schoolwide achievement
- Ongoing in-school disparity for boys in reading and mathematics, with greatest disparity in writing
- Learners with additional needs are well identified with recognition of needs and programmes of support in place
- School is yet to define what acceleration looks like at Richmond School
- Leaders and teachers are highly reflective and responsive to student wellbeing with culturally responsive teaching practices
"The school is yet to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for all of its students in reading, writing and mathematics. Schoolwide reported data shows achievement is generally low."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
40.6
1 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
$1.06M
Per-student funding · 2022
$20,403
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$0.8M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 10
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 9
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 75.0%
- Pacific 23.1%
- European/Pākehā 17.3%
- Asian 1.9%
Location
13A Barnard Avenue, Maraenui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Richmond School (Napier).
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)
Full Primary · 0.7km · 139 roll
59
+14 vs this
Napier Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 1,236 roll
72
+27 vs this
Henry Hill School
Contributing · 1.4km · 281 roll
56
+11 vs this
Napier Community High School
Activity Centre · 1.4km · roll n/a
91
+46 vs this
TKKM o Te Ara Hou
Composite · 1.4km · 232 roll
66
+21 vs this
Te Awa School
Contributing · 1.4km · 193 roll
40
-5 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Richmond School (Napier) a good school?
Richmond School (Napier) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-01 review identified 6 key findings. School has yet to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for all students in reading, writing and mathematics with generally low schoolwide achievement
How do I enrol my child at Richmond School (Napier)?
Contact the school directly on 06-8437828, email office@richmondnapier.school.nz, or visit www.sporty.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Richmond School (Napier) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Richmond School (Napier) has 52 students, with an EQI of 569 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Richmond School (Napier) in 2019-01, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz