St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Faith-Centred School With Curriculum Review Underway
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) is a Catholic Year 1-8 school currently working with ERO through the Te Ara Huarau improvement evaluation process. The school demonstrates clear strengths in governance, community partnership, and Catholic values-based education, while actively working to evaluate and strengthen its curriculum design. This is a profile report rather than a full evaluation, meaning a more detailed assessment report is expected within three years.
Source: ERO, 31 October 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
57 Plynlimon Road, Strowan, Christchurch
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St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) 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 St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) works
Ministry of Education enrolment-scheme status, and what it means for an application.
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) 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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What families ask about St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
- Does St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) have an enrolment zone?
- St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) 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 St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) teach?
- St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) teaches Year 1–8.
- What is St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)'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 172 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1951
- Principal
- NATHAN BURFORD
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Schools near St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Waimairi SchoolContributing (Years 1-6)0.8 km
- Elmwood Normal SchoolMerivale · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.9 km
- Tūora Fendalton SchoolBurnside · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.2 km
- Selwyn House SchoolMerivale · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.6 km
- Medbury Preparatory SchoolFendalton · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.7 km
- Wairakei School (Christchurch)Bryndwr · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.8 km
- Paparoa Street SchoolPapanui · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.8 km
- Tuia Burnside Primary SchoolIlam · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.8 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 St Patrick's School (Bryndwr):
- 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