St Bernard's College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on St Bernard's College
Strong Catholic School With Clear Improvement Focus
St Bernard's College is a well-led Catholic boys' school in Lower Hutt with strong pastoral care, a positive school culture, and clear systems to support student wellbeing and achievement. ERO found outcomes for learners are increasingly equitable and improving, with leadership demonstrating a genuine commitment to equity and excellence. Key areas for continued focus include improving attendance, and ensuring consistent teaching practices across all classrooms.
Source: ERO, 20 February 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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St Bernard's College
183 Waterloo Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
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What families ask about St Bernard's College
- Does St Bernard's 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 St Bernard's College teach?
- St Bernard's College teaches Year 7–13.
- What is St Bernard's College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 444. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 655 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is February 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1946
- Principal
- Simon Stack
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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