Saint Kentigern Boys' School

Education institution number:
4133
School type:
Full Primary
School gender:
Single Sex (Boys School)
Definition:
Not Applicable
Total roll:
639
Telephone:
Address:

82 Shore Road, Remuera, Auckland

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Saint Kentigern Boys' School

Introduction

ERO reviews of private schools are significantly different in process and more limited in scope and reporting than those for state and state-integrated schools, focusing as they do on the Criteria for Registration set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020. 

Clause 9, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act requires the Education Review Office (ERO) to review private schools and to report to the Secretary for Education on whether each school meets the criteria for registration. 

More information about ERO reviews of private schools can be found on ERO’s website https://www.ero.govt.nz/how-ero-reviews/ero-reviews-of-schools-and-kura/private-and-independent-schools/.

The criteria for registration are that the school -

  1. has premises that are suitable, as described in clause 3, Schedule 7; and
  2. usually provides tuition for 9 or more students who are of or over the age of 5 years but are under the age of 16 years [clause 2(b), Schedule 7); and
  3. has staffing that is suitable to the age range and level of its students, the curriculum taught at the school, and the size of the school (clause 2(c), Schedule 7; and
  4. has equipment that is suitable for the curriculum being delivered or to be delivered at the school (clause 2(d) Schedule 7); and
  5. has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment and makes details of the curriculum and its programme for delivery available for parents; and
  6. has suitable tuition standards, as described in clauses 2(e), (f) and 5, Schedule 7; and
  7. has managers who are fit and proper persons (as described in clause 6, Schedule 7) to be managers of a private school; and
  8. is a physically and emotionally safe place for students (clause 2(h), Schedule 7).

When an ERO report identifies an area within the criteria for registration that is not meeting the criteria at the time of the ERO review, that will be reported, the Ministry will be informed and the Ministry will follow up the issue with the school. 

ERO’s Judgement

a) The school has premises that are suitable as described in clause 3, Schedule 7;

Meeting

b) The school usually provides tuition for 9 or more students who are of or over the age of 5 years but are under the age of 16 years

Meeting

 c) The school has staffing that is suitable to the age range and level of its students, the curriculum taught at the school, and the size of the school

Meeting

 d) The school has equipment that is suitable for the curriculum being delivered or to be delivered at the school

Meeting

 e) The school has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment and makes details of the curriculum and its programme for delivery available for parents

Meeting

f) The school has suitable tuition standards as described in clauses 2(e), (f) and 5, Schedule 7

Meeting

g) The school has managers who are fit and proper persons (as described in clause 6, Schedule 7)

The school’s managers have attested that they comply with the provisions as described in clause 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020 in respect of their being fit and proper persons to manage the school.

h) The school is a physically and emotionally safe place for students

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. A safe place is one where clear policies exist and are acted upon to eliminate or minimise harm.

ERO’s judgement is based on the quality, intent and regular review of the school’s policies and procedures. 

The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students.

Conclusion

On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Saint Kentigern Boys’ School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Shelley Booysen
Director of Schools

21 November 2023

About the School

The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement.

Saint Kentigern Boys' School - 10/10/2016

Findings

On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Saint Kentigern Boys' School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989.

1 Background

The Chief Review Officer has a statutory duty to report on the performance of private schools throughout New Zealand.

Section 35I of the Education Act 1989, requires the Education Review Office (ERO) to review fully registered private schools, and to report to the Ministry of Education on whether each school continues to meet the criteria for full registration.

This review report was prepared in accordance with standard procedures approved by the Chief Review Officer.

Saint Kentigern Boys’ School is a fully registered private school that caters for boys from Years 1 to 8 and is governed by the Saint Kentigern Trust Board. The Trust Board also governs a pre-school, a primary school for girls and a co-educational secondary school.

2 Criteria for Registration

Saint Kentigern Boys’ School continues to offer high quality education for students from Years 1 to 8. Consistent with the school’s Presbyterian character, boys are supported “to strive for excellence in all areas of life for the glory of God and the service of others”.

Suitable premises, staffing, equipment and standards of tuition contribute to positive student outcomes. Students follow a suitable curriculum that is consistent with the principles and achievement expectations of The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) and complemented by Christian education. Well considered policies guide school operations. Boys have varied and meaningful opportunities to contribute positively to the school and wider community through service and leadership.

The school’s strong philosophy, reinforced by its core values, has a positive influence on school operations. Respectful relationships at all levels of the school provide a foundation for successful teaching and learning. Boys belong to a well connected community. They benefit from the positive and influential interactions they have with other students and adults.

The school’s broad curriculum allows boys to pursue and build on their interests and capabilities. They also have opportunities to be challenged by sporting, cultural and academic experiences that are new to them.

The principal’s collaborative leadership style promotes a positive school culture that is focused on what is best for boys’ learning and wellbeing. Staff have a shared understanding about ways they individually and collaboratively contribute to the successful transition of boys through and beyond the school.

Teachers are suitably qualified. They use achievement information to modify their practice to suit the requirements of different learners. Appraisal processes help teachers to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching and the ways they promote student inquiry. Students are well supported to be responsible for their learning. They know the purpose of lessons and their next learning steps. Increasingly, students are able to lead their own inquiries by forming guiding questions and finding relevant information from different sources.

The grounds and buildings of the school are maintained to a high standard. Classroom spaces, including specialist rooms for the arts, physical education, science, and technology, are well resourced. Students have ready access to digital devices to support their learning. Good systems are in place to sustain the effective management of the premises and to ensure health and safety requirements are met.

The school’s managers have attested that they comply with the provisions of section 35G in respect to their being fit and proper persons to manage the school.

3 Other Obligations

There are good systems in place for the school’s managing body to be assured that its other statutory obligations are met.

4 Conclusion

On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Saint Kentigern Boys' School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989. 

Graham Randell

Deputy Chief Review Officer Northern

10 October 2016

About the School

LocationRemuera, Auckland
Ministry of Education profile number4133
School typeFull Primary (Years 1 to 8)
School roll544
Gender compositionBoys 100%
Ethnic composition

Māori

Pākehā

Chinese

Australian

Indian

British/Irish

other

2%

80%

7%

3%

3%

2%

3%

Review team on siteAugust 2016
Date of this report10 October 2016
Most recent ERO report(s)

Private School Review

Private School Review

Private School Review

September 2012 May 2009 August 2006

 

 

Saint Kentigern Boys' School - 07/09/2012

Findings

On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that St Kentigern Primary School (Remuera) meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989.

1 Background

The Chief Review Officer has a statutory duty to report on the performance of private schools throughout New Zealand.

Section 35I of the Education Act 1989, requires the Education Review Office (ERO) to review fully registered private schools, and to report to the Ministry of Education on whether each school continues to meet the criteria for full registration.

This review report was prepared in accordance with standard procedures approved by the Chief Review Officer.

St Kentigern Primary School is a private school governed by the Saint Kentigern Trust Board. The Trust Board also governs a pre-school, a primary school for girls and a secondary school.

2 Criteria for Registration

St Kentigern Primary School offers high quality education for boys in Years 1 to 8. The school continues to provide students with suitable premises, staffing, equipment and standards of tuition. Students follow a suitable curriculum which is very closely aligned to The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC). A comprehensive set of policies guide school operations.

The school is well led by experienced managers. The principal has ably guided the school since 1994. He makes good use of self review and plans strategically to ensure that teaching and learning practices keep abreast with best practice in education while retaining the values and traditions of the school. Curriculum leaders have a good understanding of boys' education and of quality teaching and learning.

The curriculum provided supports the Trust’s mission “to provide education which inspires students to strive for excellence in all areas of life for the glory of God and the service of others”.

The curriculum is broad in scope and enables teachers to cater for the interests of all students. It follows the learning areas that make up the NZC, and is extended by Christian education lessons and lessons in French. Extensive co-curricular opportunities, including sporting, musical and other performance options are also provided.

Teaching and learning is underpinned by positive and respectful relationships at all levels of the school. Teachers are suitably qualified and there are experienced staff to provide guidance in all areas of the school. Knowledgeable learning support staff work with groups of boys within classroom programmes.

Teachers know their students well and treat them as competent and capable learners. They make learning relevant, lessons enjoyable and consider the particular needs of boys. Teachers plan interesting programmes and manage their classes well. Lessons cater well for the learning levels within the class. Specialist teachers work collaboratively with home-room teachers to make lessons pertinent and to share their subject expertise.

Senior managers continue to develop the learning culture of the school. Performance management processes encourage teachers to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching. These processes continue to be strengthened, and are currently under review to further increase their emphasis on teachers having ownership of their professional development. Senior managers are also encouraging teachers to promote learning through inquiry and increased student ownership of learning.

The grounds and buildings of the school are extensive and are maintained to a high standard. General classroom spaces are complemented by specialist rooms for technology, science, French and the arts. The Jubilee Sports Centre, under construction during the 2009 ERO review, is now being successfully used to support teaching and learning. Effective use is also made of science and food technology facilities at the St Kentigern School for Girls. Good systems are in place to sustain the effective management of the premises and to ensure health and safety requirements are met.

All teaching areas are suitably equipped to meet the learning needs of the students and a wide range of equipment is available. Student learning is also supported by a well resourced information centre. Information technologies are readily available to students in their classrooms.

The school’s managers have attested that they comply with the provisions of section 35G in respect to their being fit and proper persons to manage the school.

3 Other Statutory Obligations

There are good systems in place for the school’s managing body to be assured that its other statutory obligations are met.

4 Conclusion

On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that St Kentigern Primary School (Remuera) meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989.

Makere Smith

National Manager Review Services Northern Region (Acting)

7 September 2012

About the School

LocationRemuera, Auckland 
Ministry of Education profile number4133 
School typeFull Primary (Years 1 to 8) 
School roll479 
Gender compositionBoys 100% 
Ethnic composition

NZ European/Pākehā

Māori

Chinese

Australian

Other ethnicities

82%

1%

5%

3%

9%

Review team on siteJuly 2012 
Date of this report7 September 2012 
Most recent ERO report(s)

Private School Review

Private School Review

Private School Review

May 2009

August 2006

September 2003