Arowhenua Maori School
33 Huirapa Street, Arowhenua · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,198 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Arowhenua Maori School serves 34 students in a full primary setting with a composite score of 62. The school has established a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment that promotes engagement and wellbeing, with strong te reo Māori learning. While students achieved at expected levels in programme-specific learning, assessment data shows variable achievement levels across subjects and year levels in school-wide learning.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Arowhenua looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Arowhenua Maori School a good school?
Arowhenua Maori School scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Establishment of a supportive environment for learning that systematically responds to students' needs and promotes their wellbeing
- Development of a meaningful curriculum that is promoting high levels of engagement in teaching and learning throughout the school
- Student learning of te reo Māori that promotes their sense of belonging and identity and supports their learning success
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-9.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
62/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · 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
2019-07-26 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern
- The school reports all ākonga achieved at expected levels for their 'time in programme' learning in reo-a-waha, pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau
- Assessment information for 'time in school' learning shows variable levels of achievement across subjects and year levels
- The principal and teachers have established a positive, culturally responsive environment for learning that effectively promotes ākonga engagement
- The school has moved from English medium (Level 4) to Level 2 Bilingual te reo Māori school since 2016
- Teachers need to continue development of school curriculum, particularly in pāngarau, with focus on increasing access to resources
"The school reports that for 2017 and 2018 all ākonga achieved at expected levels for their 'time in programme (language immersion Level 2)' learning for reo-a-waha, pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. 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
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· 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
$2.10M
Per-student funding · 2022
$61,822
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.8M
2020
$1.0M
2021
$4.2M
2022
$2.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 9
- Year 02 7
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 7
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 88.2%
- European/Pākehā 26.5%
- Pacific 14.7%
Location
33 Huirapa Street, Arowhenua. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Arowhenua Maori School.
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Frequently asked
Is Arowhenua Maori School a good school?
Arowhenua Maori School scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-07 review identified 6 key findings. The school reports all ākonga achieved at expected levels for their 'time in programme' learning in reo-a-waha, pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau
How do I enrol my child at Arowhenua Maori School?
Contact the school directly on 03-6157391, email office@arowhenuamaori.school.nz, or visit www.arowhenuamaori.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?
Arowhenua Maori School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Arowhenua Maori School has 34 students, with an EQI of 548 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Arowhenua Maori School in 2019-07, 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