Mangamahu Primary School
46 Kowhai Street, Mangamahu · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Mangamahu Primary School is a full primary serving 5 students in Mangamahu, Taranaki. The school's most recent ERO review found that outcomes for learners are improving with some students meeting expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, though sustained progress for all learners remains a priority. Attendance is below Ministry of Education targets. Leaders set focused improvement goals and staff use evidence well to plan learning, with teachers and leaders knowing learners well and providing purposeful, well-paced opportunities. The school has a composite score of 69.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Mangamahu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Mangamahu Primary School a good school?
Mangamahu Primary School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leaders set well-considered improvement goals and targets that focus on increasing and accelerating progress for learners at risk
- Teachers and leaders use evidence well to plan and implement actions for school improvement
- Staff know learners well and work together to provide purposeful, well-paced learning opportunities
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-27 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Outcomes for learners are improving and show progress over time
- Some students are meeting expected curriculum levels for reading, writing and mathematics; sustained progress and achievement for all learners is a priority
- Attendance information shows the school is not yet meeting the Ministry of Education targets
- School leadership works collaboratively and strategically to improve outcomes for all learners
- Teaching is intentional and increasingly responsive to the learning needs and interests of students
"School leadership works collaboratively and strategically to improve outcomes for all learners."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. 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
$0.24M
Per-student funding · 2022
$47,510
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 1
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 100.0%
- Māori 20.0%
Location
46 Kowhai Street, Mangamahu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mangamahu Primary School a good school?
Mangamahu Primary School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-09 review identified 6 key findings. Outcomes for learners are improving and show progress over time
How do I enrol my child at Mangamahu Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3422807, email office@mangamahu.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?
Mangamahu Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mangamahu Primary School has 5 students, with an EQI of 553 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mangamahu Primary School in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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