Mana Tamariki
165 Grey Street, Palmerston North CBD · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #60 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Mana Tamariki's 2014 ERO review found students exceeded whānau aspirations, with whānau and kaimahi demonstrating strong commitment to te reo Māori transmission. The school achieved high NCEA results, particularly in te reo Māori and te reo Rangatira, and maintained te reo as the kura's primary language. With a composite score of 85, the school reflects clear vision and effective support for intergenerational leadership development.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Palmerston North CBD looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Mana Tamariki a good school?
Mana Tamariki scores 90/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- High achievement in NCEA, particularly in te reo Māori and te reo Rangatira including scholarships
- Clear vision and strong commitment to intergenerational transmission of te reo Māori reflected in strategic planning and practice
- Whānau and kaimahi effectively support students and maintain the kura as a Māori speaking zone
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
100% to Y13 · top 10% of band (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+8.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2014-12 · top quartile 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2014-12-10 · Lynda Pura-Watson, ERO
- Students exemplify the hopes and aspirations of their people and exceed whānau aspirations to fulfil their potential
- Whānau and kaimahi demonstrate unwavering commitment to the survival and intergenerational transmission of te reo Māori as the language of the kura and their homes
- Intergenerational leadership is evident and continues to develop among senior leaders and kōhanga reo kaimahi
- Strong self-review effectively supports decision-making throughout Mana Tamariki, with significant positive impact on teaching and learning quality
- Students stand confidently as Māori and are well-prepared to interact positively in the wider world while maintaining strong connection to Mana Tamariki values
"Senior leaders in the kura are experienced and knowledgeable. They support others to grow in to leadership roles. Intergenerational leadership is evident and continues to develop."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2014. Click a point to read that review.
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.
100.0%
2023 cohort · 7 students
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
$1.39M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,739
2018
$0.9M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.3M
2021
$1.4M
2022
$1.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 9
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 4
- Year 09 2
- Year 10 7
- Year 11 4
- Year 12 5
- Year 13+ 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Pacific 5.4%
- European/Pākehā 5.4%
- Other / MELAA 1.4%
Location
165 Grey Street, Palmerston North CBD. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mana Tamariki a good school?
Mana Tamariki scores 90/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2014-12 review identified 5 key findings. Students exemplify the hopes and aspirations of their people and exceed whānau aspirations to fulfil their potential
How do I enrol my child at Mana Tamariki?
Contact the school directly on 06-3564383, email tari@manatamariki.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?
Mana Tamariki is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mana Tamariki has 74 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 Mana Tamariki in 2014-12, signed by Lynda Pura-Watson. 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