Huiakama School
State Highway 43, Stratford · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Stratford looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Huiakama School a good school?
Huiakama School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Good progress made in addressing 2017 priorities for improvement
- Appropriate use of standardised assessment tools to track learning and inform next steps
- Students enabled to take ownership of learning, become independent and follow their passions
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
2018-11-08 · Alan Wynyard, Central Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Student achievement has improved with evidence of acceleration in writing and mathematics
- Leaders, teachers and trustees have made considered changes to address areas identified in July 2017 report
- Systems and processes are in place to track student progress and evaluate impact of initiatives on achievement
- Students with additional learning needs are well identified and appropriately supported
- Digital technology has been introduced and is progressing well, with school taking leadership role in the area
"Leaders, teachers and trustees have made considered changes to improve the school's response to the needs of learners and their community. The school is well placed to sustain improvements and further strengthen internal capability to achieve equity and excellence for students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$0.42M
Surplus / (deficit)
$38k
Net assets / equity
$0.31M
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
$0.35M
Per-student funding · 2022
$31,372
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.2M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 3
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 90.9%
- Māori 36.4%
Location
State Highway 43, Stratford. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Huiakama School a good school?
Huiakama School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-11 review identified 6 key findings. Student achievement has improved with evidence of acceleration in writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Huiakama School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7623871, email office@huiakama.school.nz, or visit huiakama.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?
Huiakama School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Huiakama School has 11 students, with an EQI of 498 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Huiakama School in 2018-11, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz