Mākara Model School
399 Makara Road, Karori
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #408 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Karori looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Mākara Model School a good school?
Mākara Model School scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Achieving equitable outcomes for students across all groups with consistently good levels of achievement
- Implementing pastoral care and inclusive practices that systematically respond to students' needs and support learning success
- Maintaining close community connections that promote parent and whānau participation
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=536) · why? ▼ hide
+1.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2019-05 · near band median (n=539) · 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): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-05-02 · Alan Wynyard, Southern Region
- School continues to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners
- Māori learners' achievement slightly above non-Māori peers in core curriculum areas
- Through targeted class programmes and interventions, majority of students at risk made accelerated progress
- School has strong focus on fostering students' wellbeing through manaakitanga and outcomes of mindfulness, kindness and respect
- Leaders and trustees identify key next steps including adopting internal evaluation framework, in-depth data analysis, and curriculum review for cultural responsiveness
"ERO's overall evaluation judgement of Makara Model School's performance in achieving valued outcomes for its students is: Well placed."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. 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
$0.58M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,052
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.6M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$1.6M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 12
- Year 04 9
- Year 05 9
- Year 06 11
- Year 07 12
- Year 08 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 88.9%
- Māori 15.3%
- Other / MELAA 6.9%
- Asian 1.4%
Location
399 Makara Road, Karori. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Mākara Model School.
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Full Primary · 3.6km · 645 roll
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Full Primary · 4.3km · 218 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Mākara Model School a good school?
Mākara Model School scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-05 review identified 5 key findings. School continues to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners
How do I enrol my child at Mākara Model School?
Contact the school directly on 04-4769522, email office@mms.school.nz, or visit mms.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?
Mākara Model School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mākara Model School has 72 students, with an EQI of 395 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mākara Model School in 2019-05, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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