Kinohaku School
22 Kawhia Harbour Road, Taharoa · Waikato
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Taharoa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Kinohaku School a good school?
Kinohaku 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
- Leadership that maintains high expectations for equity, excellence and acceleration
- An environment that fosters students' confidence, sense of identity and belonging
- Teaching that is focused on meeting the individual needs of students
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
2020-06-04 · Darcy Te Hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- 2019 achievement data shows almost all students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, and all are achieving in mathematics
- Māori are achieving as well as, or better than their Pākehā peers in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school is effectively accelerating learning for Māori and other students who need this, with most priority learners making accelerated progress
- Effective professional leadership has established an environment to support equitable opportunities with strong focus on building relational trust
- Some identified disparity for boys in writing in 2019 requires attention
"The 2019 achievement data shows almost all students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, and all are achieving in mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
$0.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$24,867
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.6M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 1
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 80.0%
- Māori 60.0%
Location
22 Kawhia Harbour Road, Taharoa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Kinohaku School a good school?
Kinohaku 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 2020-06 review identified 5 key findings. 2019 achievement data shows almost all students are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, and all are achieving in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Kinohaku School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8767550, email office@kinohaku.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?
Kinohaku School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kinohaku School has 10 students, with an EQI of 526 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kinohaku School in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz