Awapuni School (P North)
18 Rochester Street, Awapuni · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,530 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Awapuni School (P North) as of 2022-07-11. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Awapuni School is achieving equitable outcomes for most students, with Māori students performing as well as or better than Pākehā peers across all areas. Pacific students exceed Pākehā achievement in reading and writing, though mathematics performance is lower. The school's composite score is 77, with strengths in leadership focused on learning outcomes and teaching practice that prioritises student achievement. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students in Awapuni looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Awapuni School (P North) a good school?
Awapuni School (P North) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership for learning that focuses on improving outcomes
- Teaching practice that prioritizes raising student achievement
- An inclusive culture for learning that supports the individual needs of students
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 53.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+7.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2019-06 · above band median (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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-06-05 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- The school is achieving equitable outcomes for most students and is working towards excellence for all.
- Māori students are achieving as well as or better than their Pākehā peers in all areas.
- Pacific students are achieving at higher levels than their Pākehā peers in reading and writing, but not achieving as well in mathematics achievement.
- The school is effectively accelerating learning for some Māori and other students who need it.
- Leaders have yet to collate, analyse and report on school-wide acceleration data for all students at-risk of not achieving at expected level.
"Leadership is highly focused on building teacher capability. Professional learning is prioritised to develop shared knowledge and consistency of school-wide practices."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
53.2
2 this year · 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
$1.20M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,716
2018
$0.8M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$1.0M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$1.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 12
- Year 02 13
- Year 03 21
- Year 04 16
- Year 05 17
- Year 06 21
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 57.1%
- European/Pākehā 33.0%
- Pacific 21.4%
- Asian 16.1%
- Other / MELAA 0.9%
Location
18 Rochester Street, Awapuni. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Awapuni School (P North).
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-3 vs this
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · 1.3km · 161 roll
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+20 vs this
Takaro School
Full Primary · 1.4km · 220 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Awapuni School (P North) a good school?
Awapuni School (P North) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-06 review identified 6 key findings. The school is achieving equitable outcomes for most students and is working towards excellence for all.
How do I enrol my child at Awapuni School (P North)?
Contact the school directly on 06-3581735, email admin@awapuni-primary.school.nz, or visit www.awapuni-primary.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?
Awapuni School (P North) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Awapuni School (P North) has 112 students, with an EQI of 531 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Awapuni School (P North) in 2019-06, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz