Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Specialist Network Building Strong Foundations for Learners
This is a School Profile Report (not a full evaluation), representing the starting point of an improvement journey ERO and BLENNZ are undertaking together. The report highlights genuine strengths in holistic, culturally responsive learning while identifying clear priorities for curriculum development and teacher capability building across this unique national specialist school.
Source: ERO, 27 July 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
2 McVilly Rd, Manurewa, Auckland
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Quick answers
What families ask about Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
- Does Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ teach?
- The year-level range is not available in the current Ministry data.
- What is Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 480. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 75 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is July 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1965
- Principal
- Saul Taylor
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ:
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care