Hauturu School
614 Harbour Road, Hauturu · Waikato
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Hauturu School . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Hauturu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Hauturu School a good school?
Hauturu School 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
- Recently established systems for gathering reliable achievement information for each student and understanding their strengths and learning needs
- Structured literacy already being delivered; planning for structured mathematics will ensure readiness for 2025
- Teaching principal and experienced teacher bring a range of tools to support students with learning and wellbeing
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-28 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Less than half of learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level in reading and writing; results are not yet equitable for all groups
- The school is establishing planning and conditions that support improvements in the quality of education for learners
- Learners with complex needs require better support to achieve their education goals
- The school needs to ensure a physically and emotionally safe learning environment
- Chronic absence is not yet reducing over time; school is behind the 80% regular attendance target
"Less than half of learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2025. 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
$0.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,049
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 6
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 89.3%
- European/Pākehā 39.3%
- Pacific 3.6%
Location
614 Harbour Road, Hauturu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Hauturu School a good school?
Hauturu School 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 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Less than half of learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level in reading and writing; results are not yet equitable for all groups
How do I enrol my child at Hauturu School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8710627, email office@hauturu.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?
Hauturu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hauturu School has 28 students, with an EQI of 529 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Hauturu School in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 3 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