Mangatawhiri School
15 Mckenzie Road, Pokeno · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #693 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Mangatawhiri School's 2023 ERO review found a well-established classroom learning culture reflecting school values of respect, responsibility and resilience, with effective progress-tracking systems in place for all learners. The school demonstrates effective leadership and offers a broad range of learning opportunities, though further development is needed to embed wellbeing into the curriculum.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Pokeno looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Mangatawhiri School a good school?
Mangatawhiri School 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
- Classroom learning culture that is well-established and consistently characterised by the school values
- A broad range of learning opportunities to support student progress and achievement
- Effective leadership across the school that supports ongoing review and improvement
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-18.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2023-03 · top quartile of band (n=520) · 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-03-28 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Classroom learning culture is well-established and consistently characterised by the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience
- Well-established cycles of tracking student progress and achievement, with support systems in place for all learners
- Further development is needed to embed wellbeing into the curriculum
- School strategic priorities focus on wellbeing for success, learner agency, and structured literacy
"effective leadership across the school that supports ongoing review and improvement"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2023. 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
$1.74M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,256
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.6M
2020
$1.8M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$1.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 16
- Year 02 24
- Year 03 19
- Year 04 17
- Year 05 21
- Year 06 23
- Year 07 22
- Year 08 18
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 84.7%
- Māori 17.1%
- Asian 10.0%
- Pacific 5.9%
- Other / MELAA 5.9%
Location
15 Mckenzie Road, Pokeno. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Mangatawhiri School.
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Te Paina School
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+9 vs this
Pokeno School
Full Primary · 10.1km · 657 roll
85
+9 vs this
Maramarua School
Full Primary · 10.2km · 120 roll
53
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Frequently asked
Is Mangatawhiri School a good school?
Mangatawhiri School 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 2023-03 review identified 4 key findings. Classroom learning culture is well-established and consistently characterised by the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience
How do I enrol my child at Mangatawhiri School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2336004, email office@mangatawhiri.school.nz, or visit www.mangatawhirischool.com. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Mangatawhiri School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mangatawhiri School has 170 students, with an EQI of 436 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mangatawhiri School in 2023-03, signed by Phil Cowie. 3 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