Motu School
6 Motu Falls Road, Motu · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Motu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Motu School a good school?
Motu 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
- Strong student progress and achievement across reading, writing and mathematics
- Inclusive, caring environment with strong sense of student belonging
- Leadership that is improvement focused and evidence-informed
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
2024-07-25 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners, including Māori students, achieved at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Students have a strong sense of belonging and engage in an inclusive, caring environment
- Leadership is improvement focused and uses a wide range of evidence to inform school decisions for improved learner outcomes
- Teachers effectively adapt learning strategies for the different ages and levels in the classroom
- The school is beginning to deepen partnerships between local iwi, hapū and whānau, and is developing collaborative consultation so that the curriculum reflects local tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori
"Achievement information for the end-of-year 2023, shows that most learners, including Māori students, achieved at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2024. 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
$0.27M
Per-student funding · 2022
$38,446
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 1
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 2
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.7%
- Māori 71.4%
Location
6 Motu Falls Road, Motu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Motu School a good school?
Motu 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 2024-07 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners, including Māori students, achieved at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Motu School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8635804, email principal@motu.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?
Motu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Motu School has 7 students, with an EQI of 488 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Motu School in 2024-07, 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