Ngatapa School
1590 Wharekopae Road, Gisborne · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Gisborne looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ngatapa School a good school?
Ngatapa 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
- Respectful, reciprocal relationships across the school promote a sense of belonging and wellbeing
- Principal has developed appropriate systems and processes to measure, track and document student learning
- Ongoing strategic focus on developing localised curriculum with community consultation
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
2021-05-20 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- The school has improved capacity and is well placed to sustain and improve its performance
- There is a sustained focus on building teacher capability to accelerate student learning
- Through ongoing training, trustees have strengthened their understanding of the governance role, including policy and procedure
- All areas of non-compliance have been addressed
- Disparity continues for boys in writing and for students in Years 1 to 3 in reading and mathematics
"The school has improved capacity and is well placed to sustain and improve its performance."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2021. 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
$0.43M
Per-student funding · 2022
$33,322
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 84.6%
- Māori 46.2%
Location
1590 Wharekopae Road, Gisborne. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ngatapa School a good school?
Ngatapa 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 2021-05 review identified 5 key findings. The school has improved capacity and is well placed to sustain and improve its performance
How do I enrol my child at Ngatapa School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8639878, email office@ngatapa.school.nz, or visit www.ngatapa.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?
Ngatapa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ngatapa School has 13 students, with an EQI of 456 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ngatapa School in 2021-05, signed by Phil 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz