Moawhango School
Te Moehau Road, Moawhango · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Moawhango School's most recent ERO review (September 2024) found most students achieving at or above expectation in mathematics and the large majority in literacy. Learners demonstrate strong wellbeing, a confident sense of identity and belonging, and cultural connection. Leadership is increasingly strengthening curriculum delivery and school conditions, using evidence to plan and monitor strategic goals with growing whānau, hapū and iwi involvement.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Moawhango looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Moawhango School a good school?
Moawhango 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
- Students well engaged in learning with strong achievement in literacy and mathematics
- Strong sense of belonging, wellbeing and cultural identity among learners
- Leadership uses evidence to plan and monitor strategic goals with increasing whānau, hapū and iwi involvement
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
2024-09-25 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students are achieving at or above expectation in mathematics and the large majority in literacy
- Learners are confident in their identity, language and culture and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing
- Leadership is increasingly strengthening curriculum delivery and school conditions to achieve the school's vision
- Reciprocal partnerships with mana whenua, iwi and whānau support implementation of the school's localised curriculum
- Most learners attend school regularly, although attendance rates are not yet consistently meeting the Ministry of Education target
"Leadership is increasingly strengthening curriculum delivery and school conditions to achieve the school's vision."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. 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
0.0
· 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
$0.33M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,389
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 52.0%
- European/Pākehā 52.0%
Location
Te Moehau Road, Moawhango. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Moawhango School a good school?
Moawhango 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 2024-09 review identified 5 key findings. Most students are achieving at or above expectation in mathematics and the large majority in literacy
How do I enrol my child at Moawhango School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3880276, email office@moawhango.school.nz, or visit www.schoolground.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Moawhango School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Moawhango School has 25 students, with an EQI of 489 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Moawhango School in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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