Mangamuka School
Mangamuka School Road, Mangamuka · Northland
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In summary
Mangamuka School is a contributing primary school serving 10 students in Okaihau. ERO findings from June 2020 noted improvements in reading and steady mathematics achievement, though writing achievement remains below expected levels for less than half of students. The school maintains a positive, caring culture with culturally responsive learning environments and leadership supporting student learning.
Best suited for
Students in Mangamuka looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Mangamuka School a good school?
Mangamuka 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
- A school culture that is positive and caring
- Leadership that is enabling developments that support children's learning
- A learning environment that is culturally responsive
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
2020-06-30 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- School data for 2018 and 2019 show some improvements in reading achievement with a small majority of children achieving at expected national curriculum levels at the end of 2019
- Achievement in mathematics is steady with a large majority of students achieving at expected levels
- Writing achievement levels are yet to show improvement with less than half of the children achieving at expectations
- The principal's leadership is enabling developments that support children's learning through providing a positive, supportive learning environment and building relational trust
- Further development of teaching strategies is needed to differentiate learning programmes, provide targeted teaching for individuals, and enable self-directed learning
"School data reported for 2018 and 2019 show some improvements in reading achievement with a small majority of children achieving at expected national curriculum levels at the end of 2019. Achievement in mathematics is steady with a large majority of students achieving at expected levels."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. 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
$0.29M
Per-student funding · 2022
$28,882
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 05 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
Location
Mangamuka School Road, Mangamuka. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mangamuka School a good school?
Mangamuka 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 2020-06 review identified 6 key findings. School data for 2018 and 2019 show some improvements in reading achievement with a small majority of children achieving at expected national curriculum levels at the end of 2019
How do I enrol my child at Mangamuka School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4018933, email principal@mangamuka.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?
Mangamuka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mangamuka School has 10 students, with an EQI of 556 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mangamuka School in 2020-06, signed by Steve Tanner. 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