Mokau School
Rangi Street, Mokau · Taranaki & Manawatū
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Mokau looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Mokau School a good school?
Mokau 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
- A collaborative approach that focuses on positive outcomes for children
- Developing partnerships for learning that include staff, students, whānau and the wider local community
- Teaching practices that are inclusive and contextual, particularly for those with additional needs, and with an appropriate focus on reading, writing and mathematics
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
2019-11-08 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students are achieving at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics at mid-year 2019
- Board and principal work collaboratively to promote positive learning outcomes for all students, including those at risk
- Teaching practices are inclusive and contextual, with appropriate focus on literacy and mathematics
- The school's local curriculum requires further development to reflect staff, students, families, iwi and community aspirations
- Assessment practices need strengthening to provide reliable data on accelerated progress for students needing support
"The board and principal work collaboratively to promote positive learning outcomes for all students, including those whose learning is at risk."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$0.65M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$23k
Net assets / equity
$0.50M
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
$0.38M
Per-student funding · 2022
$14,634
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.9%
- Māori 30.8%
- Pacific 11.5%
- Asian 3.8%
Location
Rangi Street, Mokau. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Mokau School a good school?
Mokau 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 2019-11 review identified 6 key findings. Most students are achieving at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics at mid-year 2019
How do I enrol my child at Mokau School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7529733, email admin@mokau.school.nz, or visit www.mokau.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?
Mokau School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Mokau School has 26 students, with an EQI of 505 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Mokau School in 2019-11, 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz