St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
122 Market Road, Epsom · Auckland — Central
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #175 of scored NZ schools
In summary
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is a composite school in Epsom, Auckland. The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school. The ERO review identified that the school has suitable premises, appropriate staffing for its student age range, and equipment suitable for curriculum delivery.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Epsom looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) a good school?
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) scores 85/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Premises are suitable for the school's operations
- Staffing is appropriate to the age range and level of students
- Equipment is suitable for curriculum delivery
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.
L1 99% · L2 99% · UE 97% · top quartile of band (n=38) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 65% · Te Pūkenga 0% · Industry 0% · above band median (n=36) · why? ▼ hide
98% to Y13 · above band median (n=44) · why? ▼ hide
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
+13.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
87/100 from ERO review 2015-08 · top 10% of band (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 87/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-07-15 · Phil Cowie, Northern Region – Te Tai Raki
- The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
- The school has premises, staffing, and equipment suitable for its curriculum and student age range
- The school has suitable tuition standards and a curriculum with details made available to parents
- The school has managers who are fit and proper persons to manage the school
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm. A safe place is one where clear policies exist and are acted upon to eliminate or minimise harm."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
98.8%
165 of 167 leavers
-1.2pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
98.8%
165 of 167 leavers
+0.8pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
97.0%
162 of 167 leavers
+1.6pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
97.6%
2024 cohort · 167 students
+0.2pt vs 2023
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 26
- Service Industries 13
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
$1.98M
Per-student funding · 2022
$1,206
2018
$1.9M
2019
$1.9M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$2.0M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 37
- Year 02 37
- Year 03 40
- Year 04 51
- Year 05 64
- Year 06 84
- Year 07 156
- Year 08 160
- Year 09 208
- Year 10 201
- Year 11 204
- Year 12 205
- Year 13+ 180
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 47.2%
- Asian 46.9%
- Pacific 5.1%
- Māori 3.5%
- Other / MELAA 1.9%
- International 1.8%
International students
SIEBA member · Boarding available
Years accepted
1-13
Principal
Charlotte Avery
Cambridge University
Educated at Cambridge University in the UK, Charlotte has had an illustrious career spanning over two decades in girls' education and brings a wealth of international experience and visionary leadership to our community.
Location
122 Market Road, Epsom. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with St Cuthbert's College (Epsom).
Totara Point School
Contributing · 0.3km · roll n/a
87
+2 vs this
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.5km · roll n/a
75
-10 vs this
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · 0.8km · 418 roll
81
-4 vs this
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · 0.8km · 660 roll
79
-6 vs this
Dilworth School
Composite · 0.8km · 477 roll
72
-13 vs this
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · 0.9km · 1,697 roll
88
+3 vs this
Frequently asked
Is St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) a good school?
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) scores 85/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-07 review identified 6 key findings. The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)?
Contact the school directly on 09-5204159, email information@stcuthberts.school.nz, or visit www.stcuthberts.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 Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) has 1,641 students. It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) in 2021-07, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- stcuthberts.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz