Rodney College
287 Rodney Street, Wellsford · Auckland — North
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,845 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Rodney College maintains high NCEA achievement in numeracy and literacy across all student groups. The school has a positive culture supporting student wellbeing and offers an increasingly responsive curriculum with strong community partnerships. ERO identified achievement disparities for Māori students at University Entrance and girls outperforming boys at certain NCEA levels.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Wellsford looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Rodney College a good school?
Rodney College scores 53/100 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
- A positive school culture that responds to students' needs, promotes their wellbeing and supports their learning success
- An increasingly responsive and relevant curriculum that allows for students to access meaningful pathways
- Community connections and partnerships that work to enhance student engagement and achievement
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.
L1 95% · L2 83% · UE 54% · top quartile of band (n=109) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 10% · Te Pūkenga 5% · Industry 11% · near band median (n=102) · why? ▼ hide
73% to Y13 · below band median (n=115) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 132.0/1k · suspensions 9.1/1k · exclusions 5.5/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-13.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
79/100 from ERO review 2019-09 · above band median (n=471) · 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): 79/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-09-12 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- High levels of NCEA achievement in numeracy and literacy sustained over three years for all student groups
- Disparity in achievement for Māori students particularly at University Entrance, though equitable outcomes achieved at Level 2
- Girls achieve at higher levels than boys at NCEA Levels 1 and 3, and University Entrance
- School successfully implementing culturally responsive and relational practices supporting Māori student engagement
- Positive school culture with strong wraparound pastoral care promoting sense of place and belonging
"The school is well led. Leaders promote a collaborative and respectful school culture. Leaders across all levels are working to strengthen conditions to support equity and excellence and positive outcomes for all students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
95.1%
77 of 81 leavers
+13.4pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
82.7%
67 of 81 leavers
+22.9pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
54.3%
44 of 81 leavers
+12.8pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
72.8%
2024 cohort · 81 students
+14.3pt vs 2023
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
132.0
71 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
9.1
6 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
5.5
3 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 3
- Construction and Infrastructure 2
- Primary Industries 1
- Social and Community Services 1
- Creative Industries 1
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
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
$4.97M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,763
2018
$4.9M
2019
$4.3M
2020
$4.4M
2021
$4.9M
2022
$5.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 85
- Year 10 75
- Year 11 72
- Year 12 59
- Year 13+ 37
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 73.3%
- Māori 39.0%
- Asian 8.3%
- Pacific 7.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
Location
287 Rodney Street, Wellsford. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Rodney College a good school?
Rodney College scores 53/100 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 2019-09 review identified 6 key findings. High levels of NCEA achievement in numeracy and literacy sustained over three years for all student groups
How do I enrol my child at Rodney College?
Contact the school directly on 09-4236030, email eo@rodneycollege.school.nz, or visit www.rodneycollege.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?
Rodney College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rodney College has 315 students, with an EQI of 489 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rodney College in 2019-09, signed by Steve Tanner. 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