Makaraka School
137 Main Road, Makaraka · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #782 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Makaraka looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Makaraka School a good school?
Makaraka School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong achievement outcomes across mathematics, reading and writing with no significant inequities
- Leaders effectively build relational trust and collaborative approaches to professional growth
- Strategic planning and improvement goals developed collaboratively with community, board and staff
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=518) · why? ▼ hide
-18.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · above band median (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-01 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Almost all students are at or above curriculum expectations in mathematics and reading, and most progress well in writing with no significant inequities between groups
- Leaders effectively use a wide range of evidence to inform schoolwide improvement goals focused on equitable and excellent outcomes for all students
- Teaching practices are evidence-based and responsive to students' learning needs, interests and cultural identities
- Learners have a strong sense of belonging promoted by positive teaching and learning relationships
- Regular attendance is above the Ministry of Education target for 2024
"Leaders effectively use a wide range of evidence to inform schoolwide improvement focused goals that sustain learner success."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. 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
$1.08M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,562
2018
$0.9M
2019
$1.3M
2020
$1.3M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 17
- Year 02 20
- Year 03 13
- Year 04 15
- Year 05 15
- Year 06 22
- Year 07 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 80.5%
- Māori 39.8%
- Asian 4.4%
- Pacific 3.5%
- Other / MELAA 3.5%
Location
137 Main Road, Makaraka. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Makaraka School.
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Frequently asked
Is Makaraka School a good school?
Makaraka School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 5 key findings. Almost all students are at or above curriculum expectations in mathematics and reading, and most progress well in writing with no significant inequities between groups
How do I enrol my child at Makaraka School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8684116, email office@makaraka.school.nz, or visit www.makaraka.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?
Makaraka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Makaraka School has 113 students, with an EQI of 444 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Makaraka School in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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