Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
1 English Street, Sockburn · Canterbury
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #39 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Sockburn looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Te Kāpehu Riccarton School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Te Kāpehu Riccarton School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong collective capacity to do and use internal evaluation and knowledge building for improvement and innovation with a clear focus on improving outcomes for learners
- The school board has a focused approach to improvement which supports shared understandings, while seeking continuous improvement
- Leaders and teachers are committed to ongoing professional learning that supports shared understandings of explicit and systematic teaching practices across the school
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
2023-10-27 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School has strong collective capacity to use internal evaluation and knowledge building for improvement and innovation
- School board has a focused approach to improvement supporting shared understandings and continuous improvement
- Leaders and teachers are committed to ongoing professional learning supporting shared understandings of explicit and systematic teaching practices
- School has identified need to further strengthen consistency of pedagogical practices
- Strategic priorities include implementation of localised curriculum and positive emotional wellbeing
"a localised coherent curriculum pathway for learners, effective teacher professional development and insightful evaluation supports the progress and achievement of all ākonga"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School demonstrated significant progress on equity between 2015 and 2018. While the 2015 report noted that 'Achievement of Māori and Pacific students remains lower than expected,' the 2018 report confirmed the school 'has addressed all areas identified for improvement in the 2015 ERO report' and now maintains 'a strongly supportive environment focused on equity for all students.' The school's equity approach evolved from recognizing diversity to systematically accelerating learning for underperforming students.
2015-01 → 2018-12 diff source
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School demonstrated substantial progress on Māori achievement between 2015 and 2018. The 2015 report noted that "Achievement of Māori and Pacific students remains lower than expected" despite deliberate improvement actions, while the 2018 report confirmed the school "has addressed all areas identified for improvement in the 2015 ERO report" with a strong focus on "bicultural understandings, including te ao Māori and te reo Māori."
2015-01 → 2018-12 diff source
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School demonstrated significant improvement in overall achievement between 2015 and 2018. The score increased from 68 to 80, with the 2018 report noting that the school 'has addressed all areas identified for improvement in the 2015 ERO report' and showing 'a consistently positive trend in accelerating the learning of students who are not performing at the school's expectations in reading, writing and mathematics.'
2015-01 → 2018-12 diff source
The curriculum dimension strengthened from 2015 to 2018. In 2015, the school was commended for using 'an inquiry approach that integrates curriculum areas and provides meaningful, relevant and engaging learning.' By 2018, this had evolved further, with the later report noting that 'The knowledge and enactment of the local curriculum has been strengthened. Curriculum decisions are based on collaboration, consultation and research, and are responsive to children's feedback, needs and interests.'
2015-01 → 2018-12 diff source
Teaching practice strengthened from 2015 to 2018, with progression from "well-defined guidelines and beliefs about effective teaching" to "sound practices and systems" for identifying and supporting diverse learners. The 2018 report emphasizes enhanced responsiveness to individual learning needs and a more coherent, research-based approach to curriculum decisions.
2015-01 → 2018-12 diff source
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kāpehu Riccarton School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Te Kāpehu Riccarton School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Trajectory is improving across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-10 review identified 5 key findings. School has strong collective capacity to use internal evaluation and knowledge building for improvement and innovation
How do I enrol my child at Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3485700, email paul.irving@tkr.school.nz, or visit www.riccartonprimary.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?
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School has 379 students, with an EQI of 462 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kāpehu Riccarton School in 2023-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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