KingsGate School
58 Blake Road, Pukekohe West · Auckland — South
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,707 of scored NZ schools
In summary
KingsGate School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieve at or above expectations in writing and mathematics, with most also meeting expectations in reading. Achievement outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners were not equitable compared with other students, though 2018 data showed significant improvement in these areas. The school demonstrated reflective leadership and improved processes for monitoring student achievement, with a composite score of 65.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Pukekohe West looking for a state-funded setting.
Is KingsGate School a good school?
KingsGate School scores 57/100 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
- Reflective and collaborative school leadership that is focused on improvement
- Stewardship provided by trustees who understand their role and are providing clear strategic direction for school development
- Improved processes for collating and reporting student achievement information
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.
no NCEA data · why? ▼ hide
no destinations data · why? ▼ hide
0% to Y13 · bottom 10% of band (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 4.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+142.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
65/100 from ERO review 2019-08 · bottom 10% of band (n=520) · 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): 65/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-08-19 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- The majority of students achieve at or above expectations in writing and mathematics; in reading, most achieve at or above expectations
- Achievement outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners are not equitable when compared with outcomes for other students, however 2018 achievement information indicates significant improvement
- Leaders and teachers have improved practices for monitoring and analysing student achievement information and are establishing processes for moderating assessment judgements
- Effective leadership and stewardship are key features helping to achieve greater equity and excellence, with principal and deputy principal working collaboratively
- The school should strengthen teaching and learning by increasing opportunities for students to take greater control of their learning
"The majority of students achieve at or above expectations in writing and mathematics. In reading, most achieve at or above expectations."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$1.29M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$74k
Net assets / equity
$0.46M
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
0.0%
2023 cohort · — students
0.0pt vs 2022
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
4.4
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
$1.02M
Per-student funding · 2022
$3,920
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$1.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 20
- Year 02 25
- Year 03 20
- Year 04 20
- Year 05 29
- Year 06 20
- Year 07 30
- Year 08 26
- Year 09 26
- Year 10 24
- Year 11 17
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 61.3%
- Asian 16.9%
- Pacific 13.8%
- Other / MELAA 13.0%
- Māori 8.8%
Location
58 Blake Road, Pukekohe West. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is KingsGate School a good school?
KingsGate School scores 57/100 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 2019-08 review identified 6 key findings. The majority of students achieve at or above expectations in writing and mathematics; in reading, most achieve at or above expectations
How do I enrol my child at KingsGate School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2390297, email info@kingsgate.school.nz, or visit www.kingsgate.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?
KingsGate School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
KingsGate School has 261 students, with an EQI of 434 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed KingsGate School in 2019-08, signed by Steve Tanner. 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
- kingsgate.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz