Manukorihi Intermediate
Manukorihi Road, Waitara · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,021 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Manukorihi Intermediate (composite score 65) has overall achievement levels lower than expected, though most learners make progress each year with particular gains in writing. Student attendance is below Ministry of Education targets. The school has strengthened reading instruction through structured teaching and interest-aligned materials, and effectively uses internal expertise to support teacher development and foster a strong sense of belonging through its values.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Waitara looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Manukorihi Intermediate a good school?
Manukorihi Intermediate scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Internal expertise is effectively used to support teacher development and tailor teaching to meet identified learner needs
- WHAIA values are evident in daily routines and classroom practice; learners build a firm sense of belonging
- Leaders ensure professional learning aligns with school and national education priorities
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 51.4/1k · suspensions 3.5/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-18.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
65/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · below band median (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): 65/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-07 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Overall achievement levels are lower than expected; most learners make progress over each year, particularly in writing with less progress made in reading and mathematics
- Less than half of students attend school regularly, below the Ministry of Education target
- Teachers now teach reading in more structured ways and choose reading materials aligned to learner interest, making reading more accessible and interesting for learners
- Student wellbeing is evident and promoted by the explicit teaching of the WHAIA values
- Learners with additional needs are well supported; internal and external expertise is used effectively to meet diverse needs
"Leaders ensure that professional learning aligns with school and national education priorities; internal expertise is used in systematic ways to build teacher capacity"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. 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
51.4
18 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.5
1 this year · 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
$2.56M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,785
2018
$1.6M
2019
$2.5M
2020
$2.3M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$2.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 105
- Year 08 118
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 59.4%
- Māori 59.0%
- Pacific 4.6%
- Asian 1.8%
- Other / MELAA 1.8%
Location
Manukorihi Road, Waitara. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Manukorihi Intermediate.
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Frequently asked
Is Manukorihi Intermediate a good school?
Manukorihi Intermediate scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 6 key findings. Overall achievement levels are lower than expected; most learners make progress over each year, particularly in writing with less progress made in reading and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Manukorihi Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 06-7548025, email office@manukorihi.school.nz, or visit www.manukorihi.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?
Manukorihi Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Manukorihi Intermediate has 217 students, with an EQI of 512 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Manukorihi Intermediate in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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