Central Takaka School
44 Central Takaka Road, Takaka · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,866 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Central Takaka School's 2024 ERO review found increasingly equitable outcomes with most students succeeding in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has strong partnerships with iwi to deliver culturally responsive, place-based learning, and a relational culture supporting student wellbeing. Key areas for development include raising boys' achievement in writing, while students with specific learning needs receive well-targeted support.
Best suited for
Students in Takaka looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Central Takaka School a good school?
Central Takaka School scores 53/100 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
- Strong partnership with iwi developing a culturally responsive, place-based curriculum
- Principal and board prioritise a relational and inclusive culture that fosters student wellbeing through lived values
- Targeted teacher professional development in junior classroom has positively influenced literacy achievement
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 57.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-2.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
68/100 from ERO review 2024-05 · bottom quartile of band (n=406) · 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): 68/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-05-21 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Outcomes for learners are increasingly equitable with most students experiencing success in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school's analysis identifies the need to further raise boys' achievement, particularly in writing
- Students with specific learning needs are identified and well-supported through individualised plans and well-targeted resourcing
- Leaders increasingly build educationally focused relationships with whānau and iwi to enhance student wellbeing, achievement and engagement
- An enhanced localised curriculum increasingly engages students in place-based learning experiences that value te ao Māori
"The principal and board prioritise a relational and inclusive culture that fosters student wellbeing through the school's lived values."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2024. 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
57.9
1 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
$0.46M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,050
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 7
- Year 06 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 94.3%
- Māori 14.3%
- Asian 8.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
Location
44 Central Takaka Road, Takaka. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Central Takaka School a good school?
Central Takaka School scores 53/100 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 2024-05 review identified 6 key findings. Outcomes for learners are increasingly equitable with most students experiencing success in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Central Takaka School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5259200, email office@centraltakaka.school.nz, or visit www.centraltakaka.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?
Central Takaka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Central Takaka School has 35 students, with an EQI of 458 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Central Takaka School in 2024-05, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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