Kutarere School
461 State Highway 2, Kutarere · Bay of Plenty
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Kutarere School as of 2011-03-31. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Kutarere looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Kutarere School a good school?
Kutarere 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
- New principal has been focused on developing new systems and processes
- Board members have engaged in professional development through NZSTA to strengthen understanding of roles and responsibilities
- Leadership has prioritised making connections with whānau and iwi, with evidence of increased community engagement
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
2020-07-03 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- The school is 'Needs development' overall in achieving valued outcomes for its students
- New principal has made progress developing systems for assessment, tracking and monitoring, though these are yet to be fully embedded or evaluated
- Leadership has prioritised connections with whānau and iwi; whānau feel more valued and included
- The school has no accurate historical data allowing for ongoing analysis of trends and patterns of student achievement
- Board identifies priorities but numerous compliance issues remain, including annual reporting, health curriculum consultation, and principal appraisal
"The new principal has been extremely focused on developing new systems and processes to meet the needs of all students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$0.55M
Surplus / (deficit)
$17k
Net assets / equity
$0.26M
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
$0.34M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,624
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Asian 14.8%
- European/Pākehā 11.1%
Location
461 State Highway 2, Kutarere. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kutarere School.
Waiotahe Valley School
Full Primary · 4.4km · 117 roll
78
Nukuhou North School
Full Primary · 9.4km · 70 roll
58
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Full Primary · 10.1km · 200 roll
52
Ōhope Beach School
Contributing · 11.9km · 239 roll
50
Taneatua School
Full Primary · 12.3km · 127 roll
72
Opotiki School
Full Primary · 12.7km · 311 roll
79
Frequently asked
Is Kutarere School a good school?
Kutarere 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 2020-07 review identified 6 key findings. The school is 'Needs development' overall in achieving valued outcomes for its students
How do I enrol my child at Kutarere School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3154874, email tumuaki@kutarere.school.nz, or visit www.kutarere.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?
Kutarere School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kutarere School has 27 students, with an EQI of 536 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kutarere School in 2020-07, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz