Okains Bay School
1163 Okains Bay Road, Okains Bay · Canterbury
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In summary
Okains Bay School's 2023 ERO review identified strong learning-centred relationships with parents and whānau, and a strong focus on localised curriculum. The review found that teachers identified a need for better support to help students engage meaningfully in relevant, localised learning. The school has sourced external expertise to develop a strategic plan for student learning.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Okains Bay looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Okains Bay School a good school?
Okains Bay 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
- Well established learning centred relationships with parents and whānau
- A strong focus and interest on localised curriculum
- Sourced external expertise to support the school in creating a relevant and coherent strategic plan to provide clarity and direction for student learning
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
2023-07-21 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Teachers identified the need for students to be better supported to engage meaningfully in a relevant and localised curriculum
- The school has well established learning centred relationships with parents and whānau
- A strong focus and interest on localised curriculum is evident
- External expertise has been sourced to support creating a relevant and coherent strategic plan
- ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how successfully a coherent strategic approach to local curriculum implementation engages students and improves learning outcomes
"the local environment is used to deliver the school curriculum for all students"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. 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
$44,396
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.7M
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 2
- Year 05 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 66.7%
- European/Pākehā 50.0%
- Pacific 33.3%
Location
1163 Okains Bay Road, Okains Bay. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Okains Bay School a good school?
Okains Bay 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 2023-07 review identified 5 key findings. Teachers identified the need for students to be better supported to engage meaningfully in a relevant and localised curriculum
How do I enrol my child at Okains Bay School?
Contact the school directly on 027-3048629, email office@okainsbay.school.nz, or visit hail.to. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Okains Bay School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Okains Bay School has 6 students, with an EQI of 545 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Okains Bay School in 2023-07, 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
- crimestats.co.nz