Westshore School
Ferguson Avenue, Westshore · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,379 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Westshore School as of 2018-03-22. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students in Westshore looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Westshore School a good school?
Westshore School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Coherent, locally-developed curriculum aligned to NZ Curriculum principles with meaningful integration of Kahungungu ki Wairarapa
- Improved schoolwide picture of achievement data informing decision-making
- Evidence of student acceleration through specific literacy interventions in 2019
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 108.2/1k · suspensions 100.5/1k · exclusions 98.2/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-34.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
67/100 from ERO review 2020-06 · bottom quartile of band (n=471) · 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): 67/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-06-16 · Darcy Te hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Considerable progress made since 2017 ERO review through strategic approach, targeted PLD, strengthened leadership and collaboration
- Assessment practices now enable more targeted response to raising student achievement
- Board training has contributed to higher levels of scrutiny and accountability
- Large majority of students achieved at and above expected curriculum level in reading and mathematics; less than half in writing
- Māori students achieved at equivalent levels to non-Māori peers in literacy and mathematics in 2018-2019
"Strengthening school leadership continues to be a priority."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
108.2
4 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
100.5
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
98.2
2 this year · 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
$1.11M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,855
2018
$0.9M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.1M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 18
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 17
- Year 04 15
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 12
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 68.6%
- Māori 45.3%
- Other / MELAA 8.1%
- Pacific 2.3%
- Asian 1.2%
Location
Ferguson Avenue, Westshore. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Westshore School a good school?
Westshore School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-06 review identified 6 key findings. Considerable progress made since 2017 ERO review through strategic approach, targeted PLD, strengthened leadership and collaboration
How do I enrol my child at Westshore School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8359565, email admin@westshore.school.nz, or visit www.westshore.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?
Westshore School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Westshore School has 86 students, with an EQI of 500 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Westshore School in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te hau. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz