St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)
11 Digger Street, Nightcaps · Otago & Southland
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In summary
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) received a composite score of 83 in its 2023 ERO review. The school demonstrates rigorous monitoring of student achievement in foundational learning and provides appropriate support for success. A culture of care, support and effective teaching is well-established for students and whānau, supported by school leadership that sustains strong relational trust and contributes to continuous improvement.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Nightcaps looking for a state-funded setting.
Is St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Rigorous close monitoring of and response to students' achievement and progress in areas of foundational learning to ensure they get appropriate support for success
- A culture of care, support and effective teaching is well-established for the benefit of all students and their whānau
- School leadership sustains strong relational trust contributing to ongoing organisational capacity building for continuous improvement
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
2023-06-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Rigorous close monitoring of and response to students' achievement and progress in foundational learning ensures appropriate support for success
- A culture of care, support and effective teaching is well-established for the benefit of all students and their whānau
- School leadership sustains strong relational trust contributing to ongoing organisational capacity building for continuous improvement
- Well-established partnerships with external education and health providers enable staff to provide best opportunities for children to learn and thrive
- The school is prioritising formalisation of a progressive te reo Māori teaching and learning programme with robust evaluation practices
"School leadership sustains strong relational trust contributing to ongoing organisational capacity building for continuous improvement."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2023. 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
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
$0.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$19,626
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 3
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 57.9%
- Māori 47.4%
- Asian 21.1%
- Other / MELAA 5.3%
Location
11 Digger Street, Nightcaps. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-06 review identified 5 key findings. Rigorous close monitoring of and response to students' achievement and progress in foundational learning ensures appropriate support for success
How do I enrol my child at St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)?
Contact the school directly on 03-2257639, email stpatricks@xtra.co.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 Patrick's School (Nightcaps) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) has 19 students, with an EQI of 544 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) in 2023-06, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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