For Schools and Kura

School reviews focus on supporting improved education outcomes for all learners.

Te Ara Huarau is our review approach for reviews of English-medium state and state-integrated schools. Learn more about Te Ara Huarau here.

Experienced reviewers work alongside school leaders during the review to identify what is working well, and areas that need improvement to lift learner success.

The findings from school reviews support schools’ strategic and annual planning and help promote excellent, equitable outcomes for all learners.

School reports provide school leaders with actions for improvement designed to lift learner outcomes and are published on our website so that parents, whānau and the community to understand more about their child’s school.

Find school reports here on our website. (link to Schools | Education Review Office)

Schools are reviewed approximately every three to four years. Learn more about our school reports here.

Slide set for school leaders

This slide set updates school leaders on what to expect during an ERO review and the tools and resources we will use alongside you as part of the review.

Tools and resources for schools

The School Improvement Framework

Teaching Observation Framework

Board Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklists

Raupapa Ako Framework

Poutama Reo

The School Evaluation Indicators

The ‘Afa Framework

ERO also reviews private schools, charter schools | kura hourua, homeschools and school hostels.