St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
27 Benhar Street, Mornington · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #115 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Mornington looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores 75/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- High quality teaching practice and staff who are open to new learning to support students to succeed
- Staff collaborating effectively within the school and with the Dunedin Catholic Schools Kāhui Āko
- Significant pastoral care for students and their families
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
2022-08-09 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- New experienced principal began in October 2021
- School has introduced 'Structured Literacy' as the main approach to teaching reading and writing
- Students come from diverse cultural backgrounds including ESOL learners
- All classes consist of multi-year levels
- Strategic priorities focus on enhancing teaching practice, developing ICT practices, and progressing te reo me ōna tikanga Māori
"In October 2021, a new experienced principal began."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Both reports affirm the school's commitment to equity, but the framing shifted from demonstrated achievement to aspirational intent. The 2017 report emphasized 'successfully achieving equitable educational outcomes' with 'very effective support' for Māori and children needing extra help; the 2022 report positions equity as a strategic priority ('wants equitable opportunities for all students to learn') under new leadership, with less explicit evidence of past achievement outcomes.
2017-05 → 2022-08 diff source
The school shifted from a broad, integrated curriculum with flexible, responsive teaching approaches to a structured literacy focus. In 2017, teaching was characterized by teachers 'sharing ideas and resources, trialing approaches responsive to children's strengths,' but by 2022, the school had 'introduced 'Structured Literacy' as the main approach to teaching reading and writing' with an expectation of consistency throughout the school.
2017-05 → 2022-08 diff source
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Frequently asked
Is St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores 75/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-08 review identified 5 key findings. New experienced principal began in October 2021
How do I enrol my child at St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
Contact the school directly on 03-4534446, email office@stfrancisxavier.school.nz, or visit www.stfrancisxavier.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 Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) has 109 students, with an EQI of 387 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) in 2022-08, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 3 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