Mihi School
76 Springs Road, Reporoa · Bay of Plenty
Best suited for
Students in Reporoa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Mihi School a good school?
Mihi 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
- Collaborative and committed staff who are focused on improving outcomes for all learners
- Positive relationships with whānau
- Detailed plans for improvement that prioritise learner needs
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
2023-03-28 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Collaborative and committed staff focused on improving outcomes for all learners
- Positive relationships with whānau supporting the school's values-led learning environment
- Detailed improvement plans that prioritise learner needs
- Embedded school values supporting learner wellbeing
- School evaluating how effectively localised curriculum and school values support all learners to achieve their potential
"ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how effectively the localised curriculum and school values support all learners to achieve their potential."
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
143.1
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
$23,715
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 66.7%
- Asian 33.3%
- European/Pākehā 33.3%
Location
76 Springs Road, Reporoa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mihi School a good school?
Mihi 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 2023-03 review identified 5 key findings. Collaborative and committed staff focused on improving outcomes for all learners
How do I enrol my child at Mihi School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3338249, email secretary@mihi.school.nz, or visit www.mihi.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?
Mihi School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mihi School has 15 students, with an EQI of 539 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mihi School in 2023-03, signed by Phil Cowie. 3 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