St Joseph's School (Feilding)
60 Derby Street, Feilding · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,863 of scored NZ schools
In summary
St Joseph's School maintains high achievement levels for most students, with Māori students achieving at similar levels to Pākehā. The school demonstrates inclusive leadership practices and comprehensive support systems for students with additional or complex learning needs, creating an environment where students show strong belonging and engagement. The school's composite score is 84.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Feilding looking for a state-funded setting.
Is St Joseph's School (Feilding) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Feilding) scores 53/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- School leadership that provides clear guidance for teachers to ensure positive learning and achievement outcomes for students
- Processes and practices that are comprehensive and promote equitable outcomes for students requiring additional support or those identified with complex learning needs
- A school environment that is inclusive and focused on achieving positive wellbeing and engagement of students, families and whānau
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 45.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-45.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2018-11 · top quartile of band (n=520) · 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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-11-16 · Alan Wynyard, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- The school achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for most of its students with maintained high levels of achievement since the previous ERO report
- Māori children achieve well with similar outcomes to Pākehā, with a comprehensive response to acceleration of learning for those who need it
- The school environment is inclusive and promotes wellbeing and engagement with students demonstrating a strong sense of belonging
- Further development is needed in assessment procedures to document standardised tools and provide external moderation opportunities
- Building staff knowledge and collective capability to promote student agency and self-directed learning is identified as a priority
"The school achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for most of its students. Since the previous ERO report, the school has maintained high levels of achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. Click a point to read that review.
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
45.1
2 this year · 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
$0.84M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,852
2018
$0.8M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$1.1M
2021
$1.0M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 14
- Year 04 16
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 10
- Year 08 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 68.2%
- Māori 20.0%
- Asian 20.0%
- Pacific 10.6%
Location
60 Derby Street, Feilding. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with St Joseph's School (Feilding).
Lytton Street School
Contributing · 0.6km · 580 roll
42
-11 vs this
Feilding Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.7km · 336 roll
37
-16 vs this
Feilding High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.7km · 1,580 roll
67
+14 vs this
North Street School
Full Primary · 0.8km · 383 roll
50
-3 vs this
Manchester Street School
Contributing · 0.9km · 392 roll
69
+16 vs this
Taonui School
Full Primary · 4.7km · 146 roll
54
+1 vs this
Frequently asked
Is St Joseph's School (Feilding) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Feilding) scores 53/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-11 review identified 5 key findings. The school achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for most of its students with maintained high levels of achievement since the previous ERO report
How do I enrol my child at St Joseph's School (Feilding)?
Contact the school directly on 06-3234766, email office@stjosephsfeilding.school.nz, or visit www.stjosephsfeilding.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 Joseph's School (Feilding) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Joseph's School (Feilding) has 85 students, with an EQI of 435 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Joseph's School (Feilding) in 2018-11, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz