Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
120 Savage Crescent, West End · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #743 of scored NZ schools
In summary
This activity centre achieved a composite score of 55 following a 2017 special review. The ERO identified significant concerns about the centre's data collection practices, incomplete reporting to the Ministry of Education, and lack of systematic governance and leadership. Strengths included strong cultural values grounded in tikanga Māori, effective transition support for new students, and culturally responsive practices for Māori learners.
Best suited for
Students in West End looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi a good school?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi scores 76/100 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 values of 'responsibility and respect' underpinned by tikanga Māori, with te reo Māori regularly used by staff and students
- Successful transition processes with flexible and responsive programmes that help new students settle quickly
- Culturally responsive processes to identify and support needs of Māori students and families
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 2017.
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
insufficient roll history · why? ▼ hide
55/100 from ERO review 2017-11 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · 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): 55/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-11-07 · Patricia Davey, ERO
- In 2016, 62% of students returned to school and 17% moved into further education; however, the outcome for remaining students is unclear
- The centre did not collect data on student attendance, academic progress or achievement in 2016, and the report to the Ministry of Education was not completed - this is a critical priority
- A systematic, documented approach to governance and leadership is not evident
- Strong focus on assisting students to re-engage with learning, with values of 'responsibility and respect' underpinned by tikanga Māori highly evident
- Individual Learning Programmes are developed with whānau and enrolling schools and are updated regularly with feedback provided to students and families
"Data shows that in 2016 most students attended the centre for less than six months and that 62% returned to school and a further 17% moved into further education."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2017. Click a point to read that review.
Location
120 Savage Crescent, West End. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi.
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Intermediate · 0.8km · 718 roll
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Palmerston North Girls' High School
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Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · 1.2km · 161 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi a good school?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi scores 76/100 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 2017-11 review identified 5 key findings. In 2016, 62% of students returned to school and 17% moved into further education; however, the outcome for remaining students is unclear
How do I enrol my child at Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi?
Contact the school directly on 06-3572254. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi has 0 students, with an EQI of 569 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi in 2017-11, signed by Patricia Davey. 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