Ngamatapouri School
Waitotara Valley Road, Waitotara · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Ngamatapouri School is effective in achieving equity and excellence for all students, with most achieving at or above curriculum expectation in mathematics and the majority in reading and writing. The school responds well to students at risk of underachievement, with all making accelerated progress in reading and writing. Positive school conditions support learning through effective assessment, tracking and monitoring systems, supported by strong community connections and collaborative learning opportunities.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Waitotara looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ngamatapouri School a good school?
Ngamatapouri 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
- Tracking, monitoring and assessment systems that clearly identify needs and plan for acceleration of achievement for students
- Learning opportunities that are effectively developed to enable increased student collaboration, participation and engagement
- Building relationships and connections from community, resources and expertise that increase learning and teaching opportunities for all students
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
2020-06-11 · Darcy Te Hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- The school is effective in achieving equity and excellence for all its students, with most students achieving at or above curriculum expectation in mathematics and the majority in reading and writing.
- The school is effectively responding to those children at risk of underachievement, with all children making accelerated progress in reading and writing and nearly all in mathematics.
- Positive school conditions support learning and engagement with effective assessment, tracking and monitoring systems in place.
- The school has appropriately begun a review of their curriculum with a key next step to document expectations and guidance for teaching practice.
- The school has recognised the acknowledgement of students' culture, language and identity needs to be further promoted through continued partnerships with local iwi.
"The principal and trustees have provided a collaborative, transparent strategic plan that aligns annual goals and targets and is supported by professional development that has impacted positively on learning for both teachers and students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
$0.28M
Per-student funding · 2022
$92,050
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.2M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 2
- Year 04 1
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 100.0%
- Māori 66.7%
Location
Waitotara Valley Road, Waitotara. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ngamatapouri School a good school?
Ngamatapouri 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 2020-06 review identified 5 key findings. The school is effective in achieving equity and excellence for all its students, with most students achieving at or above curriculum expectation in mathematics and the majority in reading and writing.
How do I enrol my child at Ngamatapouri School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3465740, email admin@ngamatapouri.school.nz, or visit www.ngamatapourischool.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?
Ngamatapouri School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ngamatapouri School has 3 students, with an EQI of 477 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ngamatapouri School in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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