Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
48 School Road, Yaldhurst · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #797 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha's March 2025 ERO review found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with high quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. Learners benefit from rich curriculum opportunities, a strong sense of belonging, and supportive relationships with staff and families. The school uses data and research to inform leadership decisions with a composite score of 81.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Yaldhurst looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha a good school?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha scores 75/100 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
- Learners express a strong sense of belonging along with sound knowledge of the school values
- Learners are well supported by teachers, support staff and leaders in a culture of care, reflected in high levels of engagement, progress and the involvement of their families
- Leaders use data and research well to inform their practice, focus on strategic goals and support staff to assist learners in meeting their potential
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-15.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · above band median (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): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-03 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Success and progress for all learners is increasing
- Learners benefit from high quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Learners have rich opportunities to learn across the breadth and depth of the curriculum
- The school successfully promotes learners' engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
- Results are equitable for all groups of learners in reading, writing and mathematics
"Leaders use data and research well to inform their practice, focus on strategic goals and support staff to assist learners in meeting their potential."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2025. 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
$1.45M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,348
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 37
- Year 02 18
- Year 03 21
- Year 04 13
- Year 05 10
- Year 06 14
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 82.0%
- Asian 16.4%
- Māori 13.3%
- Pacific 7.8%
- Other / MELAA 4.7%
Location
48 School Road, Yaldhurst. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha a good school?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha scores 75/100 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 2025-03 review identified 6 key findings. Success and progress for all learners is increasing
How do I enrol my child at Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha?
Contact the school directly on 03-3427933, email secretary@yaldhurst.school.nz, or visit www.yaldhurst.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?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha has 128 students, with an EQI of 432 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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