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 school has an enrolment scheme, but the zone boundary is not available yet.
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What families ask about Our Lady of Victories
- Does Our Lady of Victories have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed, but no boundary map is available here. Confirm your address directly with the school.
- 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
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