Horizon School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Horizon School
Improving School With Strong Foundation, Some Areas Still Developing
Horizon School is a Years 1–13 state-integrated school in Snells Beach that has made genuine progress since its 2022 ERO review, particularly in literacy teaching and Māori student outcomes. The school is under relatively new leadership (principal appointed November 2024) and is actively working to consolidate improvements across all year levels. While primary years show encouraging results, writing achievement and attendance remain areas needing continued attention, especially in the secondary years.
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Horizon School
410 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, Snells Beach
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What families ask about Horizon School
- Does Horizon School 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 Horizon School teach?
- Horizon School teaches Year 1–13.
- What is Horizon School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 435. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 195 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1992
- Principal
- Daniel Bennet
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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