St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
29 High Street, Otahuhu · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #701 of scored NZ schools
In summary
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is a full primary school in Otahuhu, Auckland with a roll of 282 students. The school's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found success and progress for all learners is increasing, with learners benefiting from high quality teaching practice in reading, writing and mathematics. The school prioritises monitoring individual and group progress, has implemented structured literacy with positive outcomes, and is adopting a structured approach to mathematics teaching. Learners with complex needs are well supported. The school achieved a composite score of 74.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Otahuhu looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) scores 76/100 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 school prioritises improving academic outcomes for all learners, as demonstrated by the careful monitoring of individual and group progress
- The school has implemented structured literacy with positive outcomes for learners and is now adopting a more structured approach to teaching and learning in mathematics
- The school has a comprehensive and regularly updated curriculum, incorporating local contexts that enhance learners' experiences, knowledge, and understanding
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=404) · why? ▼ hide
-2.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
74/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · below band median (n=406) · 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): 74/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-17 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Success and progress for all learners is increasing
- Learners benefit from high quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Learners with complex needs are well supported to achieve their education goals
- The school needs to ensure a physically and emotionally safe learning environment
- The school is behind the target of 80% regular attendance
"Success and progress for all learners is increasing."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2018 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$2.41M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$2k
Net assets / equity
$0.79M
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
$2.20M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,805
2018
$1.9M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$2.1M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 38
- Year 02 42
- Year 03 39
- Year 04 31
- Year 05 42
- Year 06 34
- Year 07 29
- Year 08 22
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 90.4%
- Asian 9.9%
- Māori 2.8%
- European/Pākehā 2.5%
- Other / MELAA 0.4%
Location
29 High Street, Otahuhu. 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 (Otahuhu).
McAuley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.1km · 772 roll
78
+2 vs this
Fairburn School
Contributing · 0.4km · 468 roll
64
-12 vs this
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.5km · 148 roll
56
-20 vs this
Otahuhu School
Contributing · 0.8km · 584 roll
82
+6 vs this
Mt Richmond School
Specialist School · 0.8km · 206 roll
70
-6 vs this
Otahuhu Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 370 roll
46
-30 vs this
Frequently asked
Is St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) scores 76/100 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 2025-03 review identified 5 key findings. Success and progress for all learners is increasing
How do I enrol my child at St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
Contact the school directly on 09-2764563, email principal@stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz, or visit www.stjosephsotahuhu.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 (Otahuhu) 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 (Otahuhu) has 282 students, with an EQI of 468 (mid-range socio-economic context). It is a primary co-ed/secondary girls-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz