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Independent Recognition of Excellence

The Education Review Office (ERO) is the New Zealand government department that evaluates and reports on the education and care of students in schools and early childhood services. Operating under the Education Act 1989, ERO review officers independently assess school performance and publish their findings on the provision of education to all young New Zealanders.


Howick College is currently on a four to five year review cycle — the best review cycle available from ERO. This extended cycle is a strong endorsement of the college's consistently high performance and reflects our commitment to delivering excellent educational outcomes for all students.

ERO Profile Report 2022 — Key Highlights

  • Howick College is grounded in our core values of Courtesy, Commitment, Curiosity and Courage, which are integral to our school culture. Our mission statement — Whakamanawahia Tētehi Hapori O Ngā Ākonga Hihiri (Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners) — guides everything we do.


    Our strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners include:

    • Growing strong leadership

    • Enabling highly effective teaching and learning

    • Connecting positively with the community

    • Strengthening school-wide culture

  • ERO identified the following strengths that support our ongoing commitment to student success:


    Holistic Approach to Student Success — School-wide programmes proven to support students as they transition into senior school and achieve excellence in NCEA.


    Strategic Planning and Teacher Development — Underpinned by an established coaching and leadership inquiry approach that drives continuous improvement.


    Exceptional Teaching Practice — Teachers who are adaptable, creative and consistently improving their use of collaborative teaching practices to promote equitable and excellent student outcomes.


    Commitment to Cultural Responsiveness — Staff demonstrating openness to learning and continuously deepening their understanding of mātauranga Māori.

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