Mangakino School
55 Karamu Street, Mangakino · Waikato
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,350 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Mangakino School . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Mangakino looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Mangakino School a good school?
Mangakino 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
- Principal demonstrates well-managed approach to identifying and planning areas for improvement
- Introduction of more rigorous planning and assessment processes with focus on reading
- Increased opportunities for collaborative teacher planning to meet student learning needs
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 213.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-12.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
58/100 from ERO review 2022-12 · 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): 58/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-12-19 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- The school roll has grown from 37 to 46 students since the 2020 review, with all students being Māori
- The new principal appointed in Term 1 2022 has demonstrated a well-managed approach to identifying and planning areas for review and development
- Progress in building teacher capability has been compromised due to ongoing personnel changes and multiple leadership changes prior to 2022
- A more rigorous approach to planning and assessment has been introduced, with teachers identifying achievement levels and establishing target students
- The school is in a good position to begin a journey focused on improving and sustaining school performance with a new representative board elected mid-year 2022
"Since being appointed in Term 1 2022, the principal has demonstrated a well-managed approach to identifying and planning to address areas in the school that require review and development."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2022. 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
213.8
7 this year · 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
$0.73M
Per-student funding · 2022
$20,395
2018
$1.3M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 8
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 97.2%
- European/Pākehā 13.9%
- Pacific 2.8%
Location
55 Karamu Street, Mangakino. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mangakino School a good school?
Mangakino 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 2022-12 review identified 6 key findings. The school roll has grown from 37 to 46 students since the 2020 review, with all students being Māori
How do I enrol my child at Mangakino School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8828149, email office@mangakino.school.nz, or visit www.mangakino.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?
Mangakino School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mangakino School has 36 students, with an EQI of 550 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mangakino School in 2022-12, 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz