Meremere School
Heather Green Avenue, Meremere · Waikato
In summary
Meremere School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieved national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with effective acceleration of learning for Māori students and others needing support. The school's strengths include collaborative leadership, high relational trust across the community, and well-embedded tracking systems for monitoring individual student progress. The school has a composite score of 80.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Meremere looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Meremere School a good school?
Meremere School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership that builds a collaborative and positive school culture
- Principal has developed a culture of high relational trust at all levels of the school community
- School-wide tracking systems that closely monitor progress and achievement of individual at-risk students are well embedded
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2019-12-19 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students achieved national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics in 2018
- Girls achieved at higher levels than boys in mathematics and reading, and significantly higher in writing
- School is effectively accelerating learning for Māori students and others who need this
- Principal has developed a culture of high relational trust with planned approach to building teacher capability
- School-wide tracking systems closely monitor progress and achievement of individual at-risk students
"The principal has developed a culture of high relational trust at all levels of the school community."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
136.9
1 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
$0.36M
Per-student funding · 2022
$30,082
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 1
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 41.7%
- Māori 33.3%
- Pacific 25.0%
- Other / MELAA 8.3%
Location
Heather Green Avenue, Meremere. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Meremere School.
Te Paina School
Full Primary · 4.8km · 63 roll
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Pukekawa School
Contributing · 8.1km · 96 roll
35
Pokeno School
Full Primary · 9.8km · 657 roll
85
Te Kauwhata College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 11.5km · 449 roll
42
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Contributing · 11.5km · 400 roll
61
Mangatawhiri School
Full Primary · 12.4km · 170 roll
76
Frequently asked
Is Meremere School a good school?
Meremere School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-12 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieved national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics in 2018
How do I enrol my child at Meremere School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2326712, email office@meremere.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?
Meremere School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Meremere School has 12 students, with an EQI of 522 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Meremere School in 2019-12, signed by Phillip Cowie. 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