Jireh Christian School
Full Primary · State : Integrated
- Year levels
- 1–8
- Total roll
- 284
- Enrolment zone
- No
- Gender
- Co-Educational
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- 63 St Georges Road, Avondale, Auckland
- Territorial authority
- Whau Local Board Area
- Phone
- 09-836-6913
- administration@jireh.school.nz
- Website
- http://www.jireh.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
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What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- Uniform
Not stated on the school’s website.
- Term dates
- Term 1, 2026: Friday 30 January - Thursday 2 April 2026
Friday 30 January – Term 1 begins Friday 6 February is Waitangi Day – public holiday Monday 16 February – Maths Curriculum Day TOD Term 1 ends on Thursday 2 April 2026
- Term 2, 2026: Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July 2026
Monday 20 April – Term 2 begins Monday 27 April – ANZAC Day (Mondayised) Monday 1 June – King’s Birthday – public holiday Term 2 ends on Friday 3 July 2026
- Term 3, 2026: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September 2026
Monday 20 July – Term 3 begins No public holidays Friday 24 July – Maths Curriculum Day TOD Term 3 ends on Friday 25 September 2026
- Term 4, 2026: Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December 2026
Monday 12 October – Term 4 begins Monday 26 October – Labour Day – public holiday Term 4 ends on Friday 11 December 2026
- Term 1, 2027: Thursday 28 January - Friday 9 April
Thursday 28 January – Term 1 begins Monday 1 February is Auckland Anniversary – public holiday Monday 8 February – Waitangi Day (Mondayised) – public holiday Thursday 25th March – Curriculum/Assessment TOD Friday 26 March – Good Friday – public holiday Monday 29 March – Easter Monday – public holiday Tuesday 30 March – Easter Tuesday – school holiday Term 1 ends on Friday 9 April.
Year stated asTerm Schedule for 2027
- Term 2, 2027: Tuesday 27 April - Wednesday 30 June (as stated)
Tuesday 27 April – Term 2 begins Monday 7 June – King’s Birthday – public holiday Friday 25 June – Matariki – public holiday Thursday 1 July & Friday 2 July – TOD NZACS Teachers’ Conference in Tauranga Term 2 ends on Wednesday 30 June.
Year stated asTerm Schedule for 2027
- Term 3, 2027: Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September
Monday 19 July – Term 3 begins No public holidays Term 3 ends on Friday 24 September.
Year stated asTerm Schedule for 2027
- Term 4, 2027: Monday 11 October - Tuesday 14 December
Monday 11 October – Term 4 begins Monday 25 October – Labour Day – public holiday Tuesday 26 October – Curriculum/Assessment TOD Term 4 ends on Tuesday 14 December.
Year stated asTerm Schedule for 2027
- Term 1, 2026: Friday 30 January - Thursday 2 April 2026
What does the school say about itself?
Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- In their words
- - A curriculum that is Bible-based and Christ centred
- - A partnership with parents/whanau to nurture their children
- - Students who are equipped to positively impact the world
- - An inclusive community that honours cultural diversity
- - An environment which challenges learners to faithfully develop their giftings
- - A collaborative culture of excellence
- - A culture of prayer
- Special character
- Jireh Christian School was founded to educate children of Christian families in a non-denominational environment. Our Statement of Faith encompasses all mainstream denominations that are biblical, broadly evangelical and adhere to traditional Christian values.
- International students
- Accepted, as stated
We have reviewed our policy and are no longer accepting individual student short term placements, only those wishing to study for a minimum of one year.
- Accepted, as stated
- Voluntary donation
- $636 per annum (Special Character Donation)
We also request a Special Character Donation of $636 per annum which allows us to provide personnel and resources in line with our special character.
- $636 per annum (Special Character Donation)
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- On offer
- ART
ART – Thursdays 3.15-4.45pm
- CHESS
CHESS – Tuesdays 12.30-1.15pm
- CHINESE LANGUAGE
CHINESE LANGUAGE – Wednesday or Thursdays 3-4.30pm
- MUSIC
MUSIC – during the school day as arranged with Music Education Centre
- SCRABBLE
SCRABBLE – Mondays From 3:15pm to 4:45pm at the Library
- TECHBUDS CODING PROGRAM
TECHBUDS CODING PROGRAM – Tuesdays 3:15pm to 4:15pm at the Library
- ART
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 53
- Māori
- 6
- Pacific
- 40
- Asian
- 144
- MELAA
- 67
- Other
- 2
- International
- 0
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 01 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
| Year 02 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 32 |
| Year 03 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 45 |
| Year 04 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Year 05 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 45 |
| Year 06 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 |
| Year 07 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
| Year 08 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 9 | 44 | 149 | 56 | 4 | 56 | 1 | 291 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 05 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 27 |
| Age 06 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 35 |
| Age 07 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 41 |
| Age 08 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 35 |
| Age 09 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 42 |
| Age 10 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
| Age 11 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 |
| Age 12 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Age 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 9 | 44 | 149 | 56 | 4 | 56 | 1 | 291 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Student engagement
Age-standardised stand-down rate per 1,000 students — 2024
5.9%
| Jireh Christian School | 5.9% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 29.7% |
| Full Primary | 35.6% |
| State : Integrated | 16.2% |
| New Zealand | 37.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 11.4% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 5.9% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison stand-down rates data (2024)
Age-standardised suspension rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Jireh Christian School | 0% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 3% |
| Full Primary | 3.9% |
| State : Integrated | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | 4.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison suspension rates data (2024)
Age-standardised exclusion rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Jireh Christian School | 0% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 1.4% |
| Full Primary | 1.7% |
| State : Integrated | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | 1.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison exclusion data (2024)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Boarding
- No
- Language of instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Urban / rural
- Major urban area
- Date opened
- 31 December 2017
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 4
- Last reviewed
- 1 June 2023
- Latest report
- Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
- Report type
- Profile report
- Board assurance
- The board attested to all areas (1 June 2023)
A board assurance statement is the board’s own account of whether it took all reasonable steps to meet its legal obligations, on the date shown. It is not ERO’s finding. ERO reports separately, in the same report, on any non-compliance it identified during that process.
The board assurance report of 1 June 2023 carries no actions-for-compliance section — the section ERO uses when it names non-compliance it identified. That is what this report contains; it is not ERO saying it found none. Other reports ERO holds for this school may say something different.
The roll ERO recorded, and when
ERO writes a roll into each report it publishes: a count taken for that report, on the day shown, by the review team that was there. The Ministry of Education’s current roll for this school is 284 — the figure at the top of this page, and the one to use for how big the school is now. These are a different measurement by a different body, so they will rarely agree, and a difference between them is not a change in the school.
October 2018
215
Counted while ERO’s review team was at the school. Education Review Office, report of 18 January 2019
This is one count taken for one report. It says what the roll was on that day, and nothing about how the roll has moved.
What ERO wrote in its latest report
This is ERO’s report of 1 June 2023 — “Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.
Background
This Profile Report was written within 12 months of the Education Review Office and Jireh Christian School working in Te Ara Huarau , an improvement evaluation approach used in most English Medium State and State Integrated Schools. For more information about Te Ara Huarau see ERO’s website. www.ero.govt.nz
Context
Jireh Christian School is a full primary catering for students in Years 1 to 8. The school is a Christian state integrated, special character school with students coming from west, central and south Auckland.
Jireh Christian School’s strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are:
enable and equip staff to deliver a programme of excellence in writing
to facilitate continual improvement for all students, with a focus on the priority groups
most students will be achieving at or above the curriculum levels in writing.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on Jireh Christian School’s website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how effectively teacher practice supports the accelerated progress and achievement of all learners in writing.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is:
student achievement information shows writing is an area for improvement
to support the schools, focus on academic excellence
to promote academic excellence and continual improvement
to continue to develop teachers’ capabilities to deliver a programme of excellence.
The school expects to see:
a sustainable, consistent, schoolwide writing programme that facilitates continual improvement
the foundation learning areas of the curriculum, including writing, enhance learners’ access to the broad curriculum within a meaningful curriculum design.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support the school to evaluate how effectively teacher practice supports the accelerated progress and achievement of all learners in writing:
internal professional expertise by the leader of learning literacy
students’ rights are upheld, and their uniqueness is consistently enhanced through classroom practice and a culturally responsive writing programme
an appropriate professional learning and development programme to upskill staff and students.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise:
designing a whole school, consistent, sustainable writing programme
refining the writing progressions
reflection, consultation, and data will reveal next steps.
ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. ERO will support the school in reporting their progress to the community. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report and is due within three years.
Shelley Booysen Director of Schools
1 June 2023
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 4 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).