Springston School
Leeston Road, Springston · Canterbury
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,213 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Springston School's January 2025 ERO review found most learners achieving at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with Māori learners experiencing parity in outcomes. Learners report a strong sense of belonging and significant wellbeing improvements over two years. All staff are trained in structured teaching approaches that support literacy success, and leaders provide targeted professional development to build teacher capability.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Springston looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Springston School a good school?
Springston School scores 41/100 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.
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 15.6/1k · suspensions 11.7/1k · exclusions 11.8/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+0.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
68/100 from ERO review 2025-01 · bottom 10% of band (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): 68/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-01-28 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to compliance across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of October 2024
- Six areas of non-compliance identified during board assurance process
- Board has not yet addressed the identified areas of non-compliance
- Areas of non-compliance include: strategic planning publication, employee safety record-keeping, physical restraint procedures, maintenance monitoring reports, career education for Years 7-8, and second language learning opportunities
"As of October 2024, the Springston School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
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
15.6
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
11.7
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
11.8
1 this year · 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
$1.55M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,612
2018
$1.4M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$1.8M
2022
$1.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 26
- Year 02 25
- Year 03 33
- Year 04 24
- Year 05 31
- Year 06 31
- Year 07 38
- Year 08 17
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 93.2%
- Māori 10.7%
- Asian 4.7%
- Pacific 3.0%
- Other / MELAA 1.3%
Location
Leeston Road, Springston. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Springston School.
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Frequently asked
Is Springston School a good school?
Springston School scores 41/100 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 2025-01 review identified 4 key findings. Board has attested to compliance across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of October 2024
How do I enrol my child at Springston School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3295724, email office@springston.school.nz, or visit www.springston.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?
Springston School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Springston School has 234 students, with an EQI of 433 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Springston School in 2025-01, 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