Kaikohe East School
36 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe · Northland
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,040 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Kaikohe East School demonstrates a strong school-wide commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, particularly through te ao Māori learning focused on Ngāpuhitanga. The school promotes wellbeing through respectful relationships and prioritises an inclusive learning environment responsive to diverse student needs. The ERO review from August 2023 identified these commitments to cultural identity and inclusive practice as key strengths.
Best suited for
Students in Kaikohe looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Kaikohe East School a good school?
Kaikohe East School scores 71/100 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
- A school-wide commitment to Te Reo Māori, me ōna tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori learning, with a particular focus on Ngāpuhitanga to celebrate culture and identity
- Wellbeing is promoted through deeply respectful relationships at all levels which value tamariki and their whānau and give a priority to ākonga with diverse learning needs
- Teachers and leaders are responsive to learning needs and committed to an inclusive learning environment
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
-23.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2018-08 · 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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-08-17 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School-wide commitment to Te Reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori learning with focus on Ngāpuhitanga
- Wellbeing promoted through deeply respectful relationships valuing tamariki, whānau, and ākonga with diverse learning needs
- Teachers and leaders responsive to learning needs and committed to inclusive learning environment
- Collaborative leadership models school vision and values with commitment to improvement and excellence
- ERO and school evaluating how well Relationships First professional learning supports teaching and learning for excellence and equity
"A school-wide commitment to Te Reo Māori, me ōna tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori learning, with a particular focus on Ngāpuhitanga to celebrate culture and identity"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
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
$3.24M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,223
2018
$2.3M
2019
$2.5M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$2.6M
2022
$3.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 38
- Year 02 38
- Year 03 42
- Year 04 45
- Year 05 31
- Year 06 35
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 91.0%
- Pacific 13.9%
- European/Pākehā 11.0%
- Asian 1.6%
- Other / MELAA 0.4%
Location
36 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kaikohe East School.
Northland College Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 0.1km · roll n/a
70
-1 vs this
Kaikohe Christian School
Composite · 0.2km · 154 roll
67
-4 vs this
Northland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.6km · 284 roll
32
-39 vs this
Kaikohe Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 124 roll
69
-2 vs this
TKKM o Kaikohe
Composite · 1.1km · 223 roll
59
-12 vs this
Kaikohe West School
Contributing · 1.3km · 176 roll
79
+8 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Kaikohe East School a good school?
Kaikohe East School scores 71/100 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 2023-08 review identified 5 key findings. School-wide commitment to Te Reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori learning with focus on Ngāpuhitanga
How do I enrol my child at Kaikohe East School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4011532, email admin@kaikeast.school.nz, or visit www.kaikeast.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?
Kaikohe East School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kaikohe East School has 245 students, with an EQI of 549 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kaikohe East School in 2023-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz