Kawerau Putauaki School
87-89 Fenton Mill Road, Kawerau · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,454 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Kawerau Putauaki School . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Kawerau Putauaki School's 2023 ERO review found that the school has established professional networks and systems supporting effective teaching and learning, with staff who are collaborative and committed to improving outcomes and hauora for all learners. The school has developed clear strategic planning for improvement in a collective manner. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students in Kawerau looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Kawerau Putauaki School a good school?
Kawerau Putauaki 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
- Established professional networks and systems that are focused on supporting and improving effective teaching and learning
- Collaborative staff who are committed to improving learning outcomes and hauora for all learners
- Clear strategic planning for improvement that is collectively developed and driven
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 18.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-36.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2018-06 · top quartile of band (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-05-24 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School has established professional networks and systems focused on supporting and improving effective teaching and learning
- Staff are collaborative and committed to improving learning outcomes and hauora for all learners
- Clear strategic planning for improvement is collectively developed and driven
- School values – TAHI – are embedded across the school
- Kawerau Putauaki School has two Māori immersion classes
"Collaborative staff who are committed to improving learning outcomes and hauora for all learners"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2018. 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
18.2
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
$2.20M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,409
2018
$2.8M
2019
$3.8M
2020
$5.0M
2021
$2.6M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 16
- Year 02 14
- Year 03 24
- Year 04 21
- Year 05 34
- Year 06 22
- Year 07 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 80.4%
- European/Pākehā 32.2%
- Pacific 7.0%
- Asian 2.1%
- Other / MELAA 0.7%
Location
87-89 Fenton Mill Road, Kawerau. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kawerau Putauaki School.
Kawerau South School
Contributing · 1.5km · 365 roll
76
+13 vs this
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 1.7km · roll n/a
95
+32 vs this
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Composite · 2km · 80 roll
87
+24 vs this
Tarawera High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 2.1km · 427 roll
41
-22 vs this
Te Kura O Te Teko
Full Primary · 11.6km · 155 roll
68
+5 vs this
Te Mahoe School
Full Primary · 11.6km · 31 roll
70
+7 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Kawerau Putauaki School a good school?
Kawerau Putauaki 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 2023-05 review identified 5 key findings. School has established professional networks and systems focused on supporting and improving effective teaching and learning
How do I enrol my child at Kawerau Putauaki School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3237093, email admin@putauaki.school.nz, or visit www.putauaki.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?
Kawerau Putauaki School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kawerau Putauaki School has 143 students, with an EQI of 522 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kawerau Putauaki School in 2023-05, 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz