Ohuka School
12 Okare Road, Wairoa · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Wairoa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ohuka School a good school?
Ohuka 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
- Students purposefully engaged and respond well to explicit teaching and structured programmes in literacy and mathematics
- Students benefit from positive teaching and learning relationships that support strong sense of belonging
- Principal and board seek input from school community in setting strategic priorities
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
2024-12-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners achieve at appropriate curriculum level for reading and writing; small majority progress well in mathematics
- School significantly behind Ministry of Education target for regular attendance
- No significant inequities between groups of learners; moderation of achievement data is a priority
- Leadership beginning to plan and coordinate local curriculum and use achievement data to plan improvement strategies
- Learners with diverse needs are a priority requiring more deliberate planned support and bespoke learning programmes
"Leadership is taking positive steps to foster a culture committed to high quality teaching."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. 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
$0.88M
Per-student funding · 2022
$79,791
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.2M
2022
$0.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 1
- 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 100.0%
- Māori 72.7%
Location
12 Okare Road, Wairoa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ohuka School a good school?
Ohuka 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 2024-12 review identified 6 key findings. Most learners achieve at appropriate curriculum level for reading and writing; small majority progress well in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Ohuka School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8386711, email office@ohuka.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?
Ohuka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ohuka School has 11 students, with an EQI of 523 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ohuka School in 2024-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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