Arakura School
209 Wellington Road, Wainuiomata · Wellington
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,275 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Wainuiomata looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Arakura School a good school?
Arakura School scores 38/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The Arakura School Annual Plan effectively aligns school priorities, annual targets, curriculum expectations and appraisal
- Improved systems for collection and analysis of assessment data and increased moderation consistency
- Well-developed teacher-student relationships with positive, respectful interactions
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 338.5/1k · suspensions 34.5/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+1.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
62/100 from ERO review 2020-10 · bottom quartile of band (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 62/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-10-30 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region - Te Tai Tini
- Progress has been made in all identified priority areas from the 2017 review, including leadership alignment, assessment use, and curriculum responsiveness
- Between Term 2 2019 and Term 2 2020, there was a 13% increase in students achieving at or above expectations in reading, with small increase in Māori students achieving well
- Approximately 40% of priority learners have made accelerated progress in the first two terms of 2020 in reading, writing and mathematics
- Positive, respectful interactions evidence well-developed teacher-student relationships and active collaborative learning
- The school has begun embedding a responsive curriculum with opportunities for learners to pursue interests and goals connected to their cultures and local community
"The Arakura School Annual Plan is pivotal in effectively aligning school priorities, annual targets, curriculum expectations and appraisal."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
338.5
19 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
34.5
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$1.32M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,552
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 23
- Year 02 28
- Year 03 29
- Year 04 23
- Year 05 17
- Year 06 26
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 64.9%
- Māori 57.8%
- Pacific 18.2%
- Asian 6.5%
- Other / MELAA 0.6%
Location
209 Wellington Road, Wainuiomata. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Arakura School.
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.3km · 695 roll
58
+20 vs this
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · 1.4km · 160 roll
61
+23 vs this
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.5km · 323 roll
57
+19 vs this
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · 1.6km · 277 roll
74
+36 vs this
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · 1.8km · 211 roll
59
+21 vs this
Fernlea School
Contributing · 2.5km · 216 roll
44
+6 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Arakura School a good school?
Arakura School scores 38/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-10 review identified 6 key findings. Progress has been made in all identified priority areas from the 2017 review, including leadership alignment, assessment use, and curriculum responsiveness
How do I enrol my child at Arakura School?
Contact the school directly on 04-564-6920, email office@arakura.school.nz, or visit www.arakura.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Arakura School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Arakura School has 154 students, with an EQI of 500 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Arakura School in 2020-10, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz