Our Lady of Victories
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Our Lady of Victories
Strong School With High Achievement and Inclusive Culture
ERO found Our Lady of Victories to be a high-performing school where most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations across reading, writing and mathematics. The school has a strong, inclusive culture rooted in its Mercy values, with high quality teaching and excellent progress for learners at risk. Key areas for ongoing development include refining school-wide assessment practices, embedding the new curriculum requirements, and continuing to improve attendance.
Source: ERO, 15 September 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Our Lady of Victories
106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch
This state-integrated school enrols by preference criteria, so zone rules don't apply in the same way. The map shows the school location — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
Our Lady of Victories is a state-integrated school. Places go first to applicants with a preference connection to the school's special character (for example, a faith connection), so the usual in-zone and ballot rules don't apply in the same way. Where a geographic priority exists, it works within those preference criteria. Check the school's own enrolment scheme before relying on a zone result.
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How enrolment at Our Lady of Victories works
Ministry of Education enrolment-scheme status, and what it means for an application.
Our Lady of Victories is a state-integrated school with an enrolment scheme. Admission turns first on its special-character preference criteria — a religious or philosophical connection the school sets out in its own scheme — rather than on where you live. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria.
When applications from preference applicants exceed the places available, the school selects by ballot. Ask the school which preference category applies to your child and what evidence it needs. Read our guide to out-of-zone enrolment and ballots.
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Quick answers
What families ask about Our Lady of Victories
- Does Our Lady of Victories have an enrolment zone?
- Our Lady of Victories is a state-integrated school, so places go first to applicants who meet its special-character preference criteria. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria, so an address alone doesn't decide it — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
- What year levels does Our Lady of Victories teach?
- Our Lady of Victories teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Our Lady of Victories's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 376. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 270 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is September 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1956
- Principal
- Nick Pratt (Acting)
- 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 Our Lady of Victories
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Te Kāpehu Riccarton SchoolSockburn · Full Primary (Years 1-8)0.5 km
- Avonhead School - RakipaoaAvonhead · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.3 km
- Ilam SchoolIlam · Contributing (Years 1-6)2 km
- Wigram Primary School - Te Piki KāhuWigram · Contributing (Years 1-6)2.1 km
- Te Parito Kōwhai Russley SchoolAvonhead · Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.3 km
- Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby SchoolHornby · Contributing (Years 1-6)2.7 km
- St Bernadette's School (Hornby)Hornby · Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.7 km
- St Teresa's School (Riccarton)Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.8 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
When visiting Our Lady of Victories:
- 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