Manukura
233 Tennent Drive, Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,324 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Manukura students develop as confident learners in te ao Māori through culturally responsive pedagogy and exceed national NCEA attainment benchmarks, with 100% achieving Literacy and Numeracy and 90% of Year 13 students completing University Entrance. The school has established strong cultural integration reflecting local iwi tikanga, with small classes and collaborative leadership supporting rangatahi success.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Palmerston North looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Manukura a good school?
Manukura scores 66/100 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
- Strong cultural integration with te ao Māori throughout the learning environment and curriculum, reflecting tikanga of Tahuriwakanui, Ngāti Kauwhata and Rangitāne
- Exceptional academic achievement with 100% of NCEA participants achieving Literacy and Numeracy at all levels and most attaining merit or excellence endorsements
- Small class sizes with attentive coaches, teachers and mentors who know students and their aspirations well
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.
L1 100% · L2 94% · UE 81% · top 10% of band (n=109) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 10% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 1% · bottom quartile of band (n=102) · why? ▼ hide
91% to Y13 · top quartile of band (n=115) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 6.1/1k · exclusions 4.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-1.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
91/100 from ERO review 2024-06 · top 10% of band (n=471) · 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): 91/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-06-26 · Darcy Te Hau, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Students develop as confident and connected learners who are at ease in te ao Māori, with success nurtured through culturally responsive pedagogy and high expectations
- MANUKURA students are exceeding nationally in NCEA attainment at Levels 1, 2 and 3, with 100% achieving Literacy and Numeracy and 90% of Year 13 students completing University Entrance (vs 47.2% nationally)
- Leaders have established a strong culture of collective responsibility for rangatahi success through a distributive leadership model with highly collaborative staff
- Students thrive through innovative pathways including daily physical conditioning led by experienced coaches and elite players, supporting athletic growth and ability
- Trustees actively represent the learning community through stewardship, bringing diverse skills and demonstrating commitment to securing a positive future
"Leaders, overtime, have established a strong culture of collective responsibility for rangatahi success. A distributive leadership model inspires a pursuit for excellence approach and commitment from all staff."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
100.0%
32 of 32 leavers
0.0pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
93.8%
30 of 32 leavers
-6.2pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
81.3%
26 of 32 leavers
-9.3pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
90.6%
2024 cohort · 32 students
-3.2pt vs 2023
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
6.1
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.0
1 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 3
- Creative Industries 1
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
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
$14.99M
Per-student funding · 2022
$77,262
2018
$2.6M
2019
$2.8M
2020
$3.6M
2021
$4.1M
2022
$15.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 49
- Year 10 35
- Year 11 32
- Year 12 34
- Year 13+ 42
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 95.9%
- European/Pākehā 9.3%
- Pacific 7.2%
- Asian 1.5%
Location
233 Tennent Drive, Palmerston North. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Manukura.
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Contributing · 2.1km · 379 roll
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Awatapu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.2km · 687 roll
48
-18 vs this
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 2.4km · roll n/a
76
+10 vs this
West End School (P North)
Contributing · 2.5km · 364 roll
56
-10 vs this
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.6km · 1,312 roll
77
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Frequently asked
Is Manukura a good school?
Manukura scores 66/100 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 2024-06 review identified 5 key findings. Students develop as confident and connected learners who are at ease in te ao Māori, with success nurtured through culturally responsive pedagogy and high expectations
How do I enrol my child at Manukura?
Contact the school directly on 06-3549531, email admin@manukura.school.nz, or visit www.manukura.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?
Manukura is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Manukura has 194 students, with an EQI of 494 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Manukura in 2024-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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
- crimestats.co.nz