Springfield School
2 Tawera Lane, Springfield · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,021 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Springfield School's ERO review in December 2024 found most students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with all Māori students meeting these benchmarks. The school demonstrates effective leadership and prioritizes student wellbeing alongside academic progress. However, attendance remains below the Ministry of Education's 2024 target, with less than a third of learners attending regularly. The school has a composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students in Springfield looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Springfield School a good school?
Springfield School scores 72/100 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
- Effective school leadership with clear vision for learner success
- Most students make sustained progress and achieve at appropriate curriculum levels
- Teachers prioritize student wellbeing and holistic development, nurturing social and emotional skills
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-28.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · above band median (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-03 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students achieve at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- All Māori students achieved at or above the expected curriculum level in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school has not achieved the Ministry of Education's 2024 target with less than a third of learners attending school regularly
- The well-developed local curriculum is now strongly aligned with The New Zealand Curriculum, with a focus on science and reflecting student interests and needs
- Strong professional relationships and shared leadership positively reinforce the school's values and priorities, enhancing learners' wellbeing and sense of belonging
"Most students achieve at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics."
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
$0.70M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,384
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$2.0M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 10
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 6
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 81.6%
- Māori 18.4%
- Asian 10.5%
- Pacific 2.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.6%
Location
2 Tawera Lane, Springfield. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Springfield School a good school?
Springfield School scores 72/100 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 2024-12 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Springfield School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3184867, email office@springfield.school.nz, or visit springfield.ultranet.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?
Springfield School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Springfield School has 38 students, with an EQI of 439 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Springfield School in 2024-12, 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