Pītau-Allenvale School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Pītau-Allenvale School
Caring Specialist School With Strong Foundations Growing Forward
Pītau-Allenvale School is a dedicated specialist school serving ORS-funded learners aged 5-21 across Christchurch and Canterbury, and ERO's review reflects a school with genuine strengths in student care and collaborative teamwork. The school is actively working on refining its curriculum, assessment practices, and planning consistency. Overall, this is a school with a strong culture and clear direction for improvement.
Source: ERO, 28 March 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Pītau-Allenvale School
1A Treedale Street, Belfast, Christchurch
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What families ask about Pītau-Allenvale School
- Does Pītau-Allenvale 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 Pītau-Allenvale School teach?
- The year-level range is not available in the current Ministry data.
- What is Pītau-Allenvale School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 466. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 139 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is March 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1968
- Principal
- Janine Harrington
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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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 Pītau-Allenvale 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