Waikato Montessori Education Centre
267 Newell Road, Hamilton · Waikato
Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #99 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Waikato Montessori Education Centre meets all criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has suitable premises, appropriate staffing for its size and curriculum, and regularly reviews policies and procedures to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment. The school achieved a composite score of 85.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Hamilton looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Waikato Montessori Education Centre a good school?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre scores 88/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Suitable premises meeting registration criteria
- Appropriate staffing for the age range, curriculum and school size
- Regular review of safety policies and procedures
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
+19.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2024-02 · top quartile of band (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-02-01 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school meets all criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises, staffing, equipment and curriculum are suitable for the school's operation
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- The school is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- International students are included in all aspects of the school curriculum and participate alongside their peers
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. 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
$0.05M
Per-student funding · 2022
$814
2018
$0.0M
2019
$0.1M
2020
$0.0M
2021
$0.0M
2022
$0.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 12
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 6
- Year 07 11
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 60.3%
- Asian 44.8%
- Māori 6.9%
- Other / MELAA 1.7%
Location
267 Newell Road, Hamilton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waikato Montessori Education Centre a good school?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre scores 88/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-02 review identified 5 key findings. The school meets all criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Waikato Montessori Education Centre?
Contact the school directly on 07-8583563, email admin@goldenbeads.org.nz, or visit www.goldenbeads.org.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre has 58 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waikato Montessori Education Centre in 2024-02, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz