Woodleigh School
85 Brois Street, New Plymouth · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #632 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in New Plymouth looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Woodleigh School a good school?
Woodleigh School scores 77/100 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
- Clear focus on promoting and supporting student learning and wellbeing that results in positive engagement and progress in learning
- Wide range of carefully considered learning experiences that support students to learn within a broad curriculum
- Strategic approach to developing teacher capacity that supports a consistent approach to teaching and learning
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 6.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+11.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
70/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · bottom quartile of band (n=520) · 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): 70/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-07-31 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students achieve at or above school expectations in reading, with a large majority meeting expectations in writing and mathematics
- Ongoing disparity exists for Māori learners compared with Pākehā, most significantly in writing and mathematics
- Strong trend of improvement towards equitable outcomes as students progress through the school, especially for Māori by Year 6
- Good processes in place for fostering positive school culture where relationships are valued and supported
- Strategic approach to developing teacher capacity through professional development and collaboration
"Most students achieve at or above school expectations in reading. A large majority achieve expectations in writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2019. 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
6.2
1 this year · 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
$3.28M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,363
2018
$3.5M
2019
$3.5M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$2.7M
2022
$3.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 60
- Year 02 67
- Year 03 81
- Year 04 69
- Year 05 69
- Year 06 66
- Year 07 17
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 82.0%
- Māori 22.5%
- Asian 13.3%
- Pacific 3.8%
- Other / MELAA 3.6%
Location
85 Brois Street, New Plymouth. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Woodleigh School.
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Frequently asked
Is Woodleigh School a good school?
Woodleigh School scores 77/100 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 2019-07 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve at or above school expectations in reading, with a large majority meeting expectations in writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Woodleigh School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7539585, email office@woodleigh.school.nz, or visit www.woodleigh.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?
Woodleigh School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Woodleigh School has 445 students, with an EQI of 437 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Woodleigh School in 2019-07, signed by Phillip Cowie. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz