Selwyn House School
122 Merivale Lane, Merivale · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #812 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Selwyn House School is a private full primary located in Merivale, Christchurch. An Education Review Office special review in December 2020 confirmed the school meets all registration criteria under the Education Act 1989, with suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for its student population. The school has reviewed policies and procedures to provide a physically and emotionally safe learning environment.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Merivale looking for an independent setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Selwyn House School a good school?
Selwyn House School scores 75/100 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
- Premises suitable for the school's operations
- Appropriate staffing for the age range and curriculum taught
- 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.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
+10.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2016-06 · near band median (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-12-16 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region - Te Tai Tini
- Selwyn House School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education Act 1989
- The school has suitable premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum for its student population
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- School's self-review processes for international students are thorough and lead to change when needed
- The hostel is effectively managed with regular communication between hostel and school staff to ensure shared understanding of each student's needs
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm. A safe place is one where clear policies exist and are acted upon to eliminate or minimise harm."
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
$0.27M
Per-student funding · 2022
$901
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 30
- Year 02 28
- Year 03 31
- Year 04 37
- Year 05 38
- Year 06 53
- Year 07 33
- Year 08 41
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.5%
- Asian 23.8%
- Other / MELAA 3.0%
- Māori 2.3%
- International 1.7%
- Pacific 1.3%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
122 Merivale Lane, Merivale. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Selwyn House School a good school?
Selwyn House School scores 75/100 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 2020-12 review identified 5 key findings. Selwyn House School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education Act 1989
How do I enrol my child at Selwyn House School?
Contact the school directly on 03-355 7299, email office@selhouse.school.nz, or visit www.selwynhouse.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?
Selwyn House School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Selwyn House School has 298 students. It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Selwyn House School in 2020-12, signed by Dr 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz