Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ in brief
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is a small state co-educational specialist school in Manurewa, Auckland, with 75 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 480 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has no enrolment zone, so any family can apply. It opened in 1965.
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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How enrolment at Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ works
- No enrolment scheme is listed for Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, so it is open enrolment: a family can apply from any address, with no home zone and no out-of-zone ballot. A place still turns on capacity at the year level you need.
- Roll size: Small school
- School website: blennz.school.nz
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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
Schools near Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Clendon Park SchoolManurewa · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.4 km
- TKKM o ManurewaManurewa · Full Primary (Years 1-8)0.4 km
- Te Wharekura o ManurewaManurewa · Secondary0.4 km
- Homai SchoolManurewa · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.7 km
- Manurewa High SchoolManurewa · Secondary0.9 km
- St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)Manurewa · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.1 km
- Rowandale SchoolManurewa · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.1 km
- Manurewa IntermediateManurewa · Intermediate (Years 7-8)1.4 km
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
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- 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