Solway College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Solway College
Strong School with Clear Vision and Excellent Outcomes
ERO's 2024 evaluation found Solway College is delivering equitable and excellent outcomes for most learners, with almost all students achieving at or above curriculum level and strong NCEA results. The school has a well-embedded Christian values framework ('Tō Mātou Ara Manaia – Our Solway Way') that drives teaching, wellbeing and achievement. Key development areas focus on lifting University Entrance and Excellence endorsement rates, and deepening local curriculum connections.
Source: ERO, 1 October 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Solway College
Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton
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What families ask about Solway College
- Does Solway College 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 Solway College teach?
- Solway College teaches Year 7–13.
- What is Solway College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 431. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 185 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1916
- Principal
- Janine Tupaea
- Urban/rural setting
- Medium urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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