Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)
2A Lister Crescent, Maraenui · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,658 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) as of 2014-10-02. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Maraenui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) a good school?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Significant improvement in bilingual student achievement in reading and writing since 2014
- Steady increase in student achievement in rumaki area (Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori)
- Positive Behaviour for Learning programme establishing shared understanding and consistent approach to student wellbeing
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 23.5/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-20.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
66/100 from ERO review 2017-08 · 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): 66/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-08-31 · Alan Wynyard, ERO
- Student engagement and achievement is improving in literacy, with 57% reading and 62% writing at or above National Standards in bilingual area
- Mathematics achievement remains of significant concern with only 37% at or above standard; boys' achievement significantly below girls in literacy
- Governance and leadership have strengthened significantly since 2014; Limited Statutory Manager support has improved board practices
- Teachers have benefitted from professional learning; sound moderation processes now in place and National Standards judgements increasingly dependable
- Systems for monitoring and evaluating success of actions to accelerate learner progress need further development
"the new principal, teachers and trustees have successfully focused on improving school conditions in governance, leadership, and teaching and learning"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2017. 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
23.5
2 this year · 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
$2.13M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,345
2018
$1.7M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$2.2M
2022
$2.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 17
- Year 02 15
- Year 03 17
- Year 04 19
- Year 05 27
- Year 06 15
- Year 07 16
- Year 08 20
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 97.8%
- European/Pākehā 7.2%
- Pacific 2.2%
- Other / MELAA 0.7%
Location
2A Lister Crescent, Maraenui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier).
Richmond School (Napier)
Contributing · 0.7km · 52 roll
45
-14 vs this
Marewa School
Contributing · 0.9km · 237 roll
69
+10 vs this
Napier Community High School
Activity Centre · 0.9km · roll n/a
91
+32 vs this
Napier Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.9km · 1,236 roll
72
+13 vs this
Te Awa School
Contributing · 1km · 193 roll
40
-19 vs this
William Colenso College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.2km · 379 roll
36
-23 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) a good school?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2017-08 review identified 6 key findings. Student engagement and achievement is improving in literacy, with 57% reading and 62% writing at or above National Standards in bilingual area
How do I enrol my child at Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)?
Contact the school directly on 06-8438021, email office@maraenui.school.nz, or visit www.maraenui.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?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) has 139 students, with an EQI of 562 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) in 2017-08, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz