St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
49 Rutland Street, St Albans · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #141 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in St Albans looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) scores 71/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Clear expectations for learners to be active participants as Kaitiaki supporting the school and each other
- Teachers are continuing to develop strong learner centred relationships to respond to learners cultural, academic and emotional needs
- School staff are all invested in strengthening the school community culture and give of their time and resources for the good of all
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
2024-02-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of the New Zealand Aotearoa curriculum refresh for improving outcomes for learners
- Teachers are already engaged in teaching mathematics in the refreshed curriculum context
- The school is committed to supporting and upskilling teacher knowledge around New Zealand Aotearoa Histories through related professional learning opportunities
- Clear expectations exist for learners to be active participants as Kaitiaki supporting the school and each other
- A strong, effective and engaged Board of Trustees is focused on learners' achievement and provides support for all learners to make progress
"ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of the New Zealand Aotearoa curriculum refresh for improving outcomes for learners."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$1.11M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$21k
Net assets / equity
$0.27M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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Frequently asked
Is St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) scores 71/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-02 review identified 5 key findings. ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of the New Zealand Aotearoa curriculum refresh for improving outcomes for learners
How do I enrol my child at St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
Contact the school directly on 03-3557538, email office@stalbanscatholic.school.nz, or visit www.stalbanscatholic.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?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) has 109 students, with an EQI of 394 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) in 2024-02, 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
- stalbanscatholic.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz