St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
190 Naenae Road, Naenae · Wellington
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,193 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Naenae looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is St Bernadette's School (Naenae) a good school?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae) scores 69/100 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
- The active learning focus and values (SHINE) that nurture learner success and wellbeing
- Providing an inclusive and caring environment that promotes students' learning and wellbeing
- A culture of collaboration among leaders and teachers to support a collective response to the needs of diverse learners
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=468) · why? ▼ hide
-9.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
61/100 from ERO review 2018-10 · bottom quartile of band (n=471) · 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): 61/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-10-11 · Alan Wynyard, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Most children achieved in reading and mathematics in relation to curriculum expectations; majority achieved in writing
- Ongoing in-school disparity for boys in reading and mathematics; urgency required to strengthen processes for boys in writing
- Pacific learners' achievement stable since previous review; rates of achievement in writing declining for Māori and boys
- A suitable range of systems and processes used to identify and monitor students at risk; learners with additional needs supported through appropriate programmes
- School provides caring and inclusive community; positive relationships fostered through SHINE values; whānau engagement promoted
"Ongoing in-school disparity for boys in reading and mathematics is well known by leaders, teachers and trustees. Urgency is required to strengthen processes that address achievement disparities for boys in writing."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2018 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$0.96M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$12k
Net assets / equity
$0.21M
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
$0.93M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,999
2018
$0.8M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$0.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 9
- Year 02 16
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 8
- Year 05 24
- Year 06 12
- Year 07 17
- Year 08 12
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 60.3%
- Asian 22.4%
- Other / MELAA 14.7%
- European/Pākehā 13.8%
- Māori 9.5%
Location
190 Naenae Road, Naenae. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with St Bernadette's School (Naenae).
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Naenae School
Contributing · 0.7km · 365 roll
83
+14 vs this
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · 0.8km · 270 roll
63
-6 vs this
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 310 roll
54
-15 vs this
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · 1km · 129 roll
90
+21 vs this
Avalon School
Contributing · 1.1km · 222 roll
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Frequently asked
Is St Bernadette's School (Naenae) a good school?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae) scores 69/100 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 2018-10 review identified 6 key findings. Most children achieved in reading and mathematics in relation to curriculum expectations; majority achieved in writing
How do I enrol my child at St Bernadette's School (Naenae)?
Contact the school directly on 04-5678056, email admin@stbs.school.nz, or visit www.stbs.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 Bernadette's School (Naenae) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae) has 116 students, with an EQI of 488 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Bernadette's School (Naenae) in 2018-10, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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