Matauri Bay School
Whakarara Road, Matauri Bay · Northland
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,339 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Matauri Bay School showed significantly improved student achievement in reading, writing and mathematics by 2015, with more than half of all students achieving at or above the National Standard in these areas. The school has developed a culturally responsive curriculum promoting Ngāpuhi culture and identity, supported by improved performance management processes aligned to Education Council requirements and Tātaiako. The school's composite score is 67.
Best suited for
Students in Matauri Bay looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Matauri Bay School a good school?
Matauri Bay School scores 33/100 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
- Significantly improved student achievement in reading, writing and mathematics since 2015
- Positive school tone with strong promotion of Ngāpuhi culture and identity
- Improved performance management processes aligned to Education Council requirements and Tātaiako
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 110.5/1k · suspensions 38.5/1k · exclusions 39.6/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-20.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
67/100 from ERO review 2017-03 · 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): 67/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-03-08 · Graham Randell, ERO
- School data for 2015 show significantly improved student achievement in relation to National Standards for reading, writing and mathematics. More than half of all students now achieve at or above the standard in reading, writing and mathematics
- The principal has significantly improved performance management processes for teachers so that they align with the requirements of the Education Council and incorporate Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners
- Teachers are developing a more culturally responsive curriculum underpinned by the school values including whānaungatanga, rangatiratanga and manaakitanga
- The board has developed useful and appropriate targets for student achievement and receives regular information about progress towards achieving these targets
- Matauri Bay School has a positive school tone. Ngāpuhitanga is well promoted
"Teachers are developing a more culturally responsive curriculum. It is underpinned by the school values including whānaungatanga, rangatiratanga and manaakitanga"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2017. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$1.38M
Surplus / (deficit)
$20k
Net assets / equity
$0.13M
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
110.5
4 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
38.5
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
39.6
1 this year · 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
$0.99M
Per-student funding · 2022
$20,562
2018
$0.8M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$1.1M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 7
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 10
- Year 07 7
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 91.7%
- European/Pākehā 12.5%
- Pacific 8.3%
Location
Whakarara Road, Matauri Bay. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Matauri Bay School a good school?
Matauri Bay School scores 33/100 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 2017-03 review identified 5 key findings. School data for 2015 show significantly improved student achievement in relation to National Standards for reading, writing and mathematics. More than half of all students now achieve at or above the standard in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Matauri Bay School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4050507, email admin@matauribay.school.nz, or visit www.matauribay.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?
Matauri Bay School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matauri Bay School has 48 students, with an EQI of 549 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matauri Bay School in 2017-03, signed by Graham Randell. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz