Douglas Park School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Douglas Park School
Strong School With Clear Areas to Keep Improving
ERO found Douglas Park School to be a positive, inclusive school where most students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. Teaching quality is rated as excellent, and the school has made good progress on embedding local Māori history and culture since its last review. Key areas requiring attention include improving student attendance and strengthening board governance.
Source: ERO, 23 March 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Douglas Park School
136 Cole Street, Masterton, Masterton
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What families ask about Douglas Park School
- Does Douglas Park School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Douglas Park School teach?
- Douglas Park School teaches Year 1–6.
- What is Douglas Park School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 479. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 366 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is March 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 2004
- Principal
- Gareth Sinton
- Urban/rural setting
- Medium urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
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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 Douglas Park School:
- 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