St George's School
132 Liverpool Street, Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #274 of scored NZ schools
In summary
St George's School's 2016 special ERO review found the school suitably staffed with current Practising Teacher Certificates and a curriculum based on the New Zealand Curriculum supported by Christian values. Strengths included well-resourced facilities with specialist teaching spaces, strong pastoral care, and a values-driven approach aligned with the school's special character. The school had composite score of 84.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whanganui looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is St George's School a good school?
St George's School scores 83/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Well-resourced facility with timetabled access to specialist teaching spaces including science laboratories, library, music suite, sports fields and swimming pool
- Strong pastoral care programme with positive relationships between students and staff
- Values-driven curriculum incorporating the school's motto 'Faithful and Daring' and Christian special character evident in all aspects of school life
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.
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=26) · why? ▼ hide
+6.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2016-11 · above band median (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2016-11-10 · Joyce Gebbie, ERO
- The premises and equipment are suitable, with new buildings planned to open at the beginning of 2017 to cater for roll growth.
- The school is suitably staffed with all teachers holding current Practising Teacher Certificates, and the appraisal process meets Education Council expectations.
- The curriculum is based on The New Zealand Curriculum and supported by a values-driven approach aligned with the school's special character and Christian values.
- Students are active learners in a positive learning atmosphere, with strong pastoral care support and students at risk receiving suitable specialist teaching programmes.
- The school has strong community links including partnerships with Putiki Marae, and all students learn te reo Māori with timetabled kapahaka.
"The school has strong links with Putiki Marae where noho marae are held. All students learn te reo Māori and timetabled kapahaka enhances students' knowledge of tikanga Māori."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2012–2016. Click a point to read that review.
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
$0.14M
Per-student funding · 2022
$903
2018
$0.1M
2019
$0.1M
2020
$0.2M
2021
$0.1M
2022
$0.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 12
- Year 05 15
- Year 06 17
- Year 07 39
- Year 08 41
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 74.8%
- Asian 19.4%
- Māori 12.3%
- Other / MELAA 5.8%
- Pacific 0.6%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
132 Liverpool Street, Whanganui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is St George's School a good school?
St George's School scores 83/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2016-11 review identified 6 key findings. The premises and equipment are suitable, with new buildings planned to open at the beginning of 2017 to cater for roll growth.
How do I enrol my child at St George's School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3490298, email admin@stgeorges.school.nz, or visit www.stgeorges.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 George's School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
St George's School has 155 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St George's School in 2016-11, signed by Joyce Gebbie. 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
- crimestats.co.nz