Mangatangi School
2047 Miranda Road, Mangatangi · Waikato
Latest ERO review
2023-06-29 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022
- Police vet had not been obtained every three years for every person, contractor or employee who works at the school
- Accurate records of the safety checking process for employees were not kept
- Board has since addressed the areas of non-compliance identified
"As of November 2022, the Mangatangi School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
The curriculum approach evolved from a structured, inquiry-based model ('River of Learning') focused on reading, writing and mathematics toward a broader, more localized and student-responsive curriculum. The 2020 report emphasizes 'a broad curriculum that promotes purposeful and localised learning opportunities' guided by student interests, whereas the 2016 report noted the curriculum 'prioritises reading, writing and mathematics.'
2016-06 → 2020-02 diff source
Both reports highlight effective teaching practices, but with a shift in emphasis. The 2016 report stressed structured professional learning and development in literacy/mathematics with tuakana/teina relationships, while the 2020 report emphasizes 'localised curriculum and responsive teaching practices' that connect to student interests. The 2020 report also notes accelerated achievement in reading and writing for some students, including Māori, suggesting more targeted intervention.
2016-06 → 2020-02 diff source
Equity focus shifted from identifying achievement disparities (gender gap, Māori underperformance) in 2016 to demonstrating progress and inclusive practices by 2020. While 2016 flagged that 'more work is needed to raise the achievement of boys' and Māori children's success levels, the 2020 report noted Māori students' achievement becoming 'consistent in reading' and 'increased in mathematics,' with 'culturally responsive practices naturally woven throughout the life of the school.'
2016-06 → 2020-02 diff source
Leadership focus evolved from identifying and responding to individual students' learning acceleration needs (2016) to building trusting relationships and embedding strategies for student independence (2020). While both reports commend leadership effectiveness, the 2020 report emphasizes relational leadership and student empowerment as emerging priorities.
2016-06 → 2020-02 diff source