Southern Health School
2 Halswell Road, Hillmorton · Canterbury
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Best suited for
Students in Hillmorton looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Southern Health School a good school?
Southern Health School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Individual learning plans showing academic achievement progression, confidence building, and smooth transitions back to school
- Positive and respectful relationships between students and teachers who understand the unique needs of vulnerable students and families
- Collaborative practice amongst teachers with senior leaders supporting shared teaching strategies
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2016-04-26 · Chris Rowe, ERO
- Provision for students' wellbeing and learning is very good
- Teachers are flexible in response to the changing needs and circumstances of students who are not well enough to attend their regular school
- Governance and leadership are committed, improvement focused and forward thinking with high expectations for student outcomes
- The school makes very good use of a wide range of student information to promote engagement, progress and achievement
- Leaders and teachers are making good progress in promoting educational success for Māori students, as Māori
"Provision for students' wellbeing and learning is very good. Teachers are flexible in response to the changing needs and circumstances of students who are not well enough to attend their regular school."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2012–2016. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$5.52M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$195k
Net assets / equity
$3.38M
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
$5.13M
Per-student funding · 2022
$244,335
2018
$3.3M
2019
$3.9M
2020
$4.4M
2021
$4.2M
2022
$5.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 1
- Year 10 5
- Year 11 4
- Year 12 4
- Year 13+ 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.7%
- Māori 38.1%
- Pacific 4.8%
- Other / MELAA 4.8%
Location
2 Halswell Road, Hillmorton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Southern Health School.
Hillmorton High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.4km · 1,374 roll
63
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Contributing · 0.5km · 284 roll
48
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Contributing · 1.1km · 242 roll
53
New Zealand IT College (Proposed)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.3km · roll n/a
75
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · 1.5km · 278 roll
61
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Contributing · 1.6km · 461 roll
66
Frequently asked
Is Southern Health School a good school?
Southern Health School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2016-04 review identified 6 key findings. Provision for students' wellbeing and learning is very good
How do I enrol my child at Southern Health School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3666739, email secretary@southernhealth.school.nz, or visit www.srhs.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?
Southern Health School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Southern Health School has 21 students, with an EQI of 569 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Southern Health School in 2016-04, signed by Chris Rowe. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz