Ohakune School
Arawa Street, Ohakune · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,052 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ohakune School has shown improvement in outcomes for learners since 2017, with particularly strong gains for Māori boys in reading, writing and mathematics in 2019. The school uses a responsive localised curriculum aligned to New Zealand Curriculum principles and employs relational teaching practices that promote an inclusive environment. While girls continue to achieve better than boys across all areas, the school is working to reduce this disparity as part of its broader improvement trajectory.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Ohakune looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ohakune School a good school?
Ohakune School scores 46/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Responsive localised curriculum that aligns to the principles of The New Zealand Curriculum
- Relational teaching and learning practices that promote an inclusive environment
- Practices that build teachers' capability and the school's capacity to improve outcomes for learners
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 85.9/1k · suspensions 9.1/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+4.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
80/100 from ERO review 2020-02 · above band median (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 80/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-02-04 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- The school is moving toward achieving equitable outcomes for all learners with a trajectory of improvement from 2017
- Improved achievement for Māori boys in reading, writing and mathematics is significant in 2019
- Girls achieve better than boys in all three areas; reducing disparity between boys and girls remains a priority
- School leaders have systems and practices that respond well to Māori and other students whose learning needs accelerating
- Localised curriculum underpinned by relational teaching and learning, with authentic incorporation of Te ao Māori through place-based learning
"Improved achievement for Māori boys in reading, writing and mathematics is significant in 2019."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$0.00M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$0k
Net assets / equity
$0.00M
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
85.9
14 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
9.1
1 this year · 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
$3.28M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,745
2018
$1.5M
2019
$1.6M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$3.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 35
- Year 02 35
- Year 03 26
- Year 04 38
- Year 05 41
- Year 06 26
- Year 07 29
- Year 08 33
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 60.9%
- Māori 47.0%
- Asian 6.8%
- Other / MELAA 3.2%
- Pacific 1.8%
Location
Arawa Street, Ohakune. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ohakune School a good school?
Ohakune School scores 46/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-02 review identified 6 key findings. The school is moving toward achieving equitable outcomes for all learners with a trajectory of improvement from 2017
How do I enrol my child at Ohakune School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3858384, email principal@ohakune.school.nz, or visit www.ohakuneprimaryschool.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?
Ohakune School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ohakune School has 279 students, with an EQI of 472 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ohakune School in 2020-02, 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
- crimestats.co.nz