Ongarue School
Ongarue Village Road, Ongarue · Waikato
In summary
Ongarue School's 2023 ERO review found the school has a strategic approach to planning that responds to individual student needs, strengths and interests. Positive relationships support learning in a respectful, inclusive environment, and well-resourced facilities enable students to participate across a wide curriculum range.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Ongarue looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ongarue School a good school?
Ongarue 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
- Strategic approach to planning for learning that responds to students' individual needs, strengths and interests
- Positive, caring relationships that support learning in a respectful, inclusive environment
- Well-resourced school that enables students to participate and learn in a wide range of opportunities across the curriculum
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
2023-12-05 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School has a strategic approach to planning for learning that responds to students' individual needs, strengths and interests
- Positive, caring relationships support learning in a respectful, inclusive environment
- Well-resourced school enables students to participate in a wide range of curriculum opportunities
- Building student agency and monitoring attendance are ongoing priorities
- Further strengthening assessment and evaluation practices needed for continuous improvement
"the school's commitment to continual improvement and equitable outcomes for all students, through a personalised approach to learning"
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
$0.49M
Per-student funding · 2022
$25,805
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 73.7%
- Māori 42.1%
- Asian 10.5%
- Pacific 5.3%
Location
Ongarue Village Road, Ongarue. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ongarue School a good school?
Ongarue 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 2023-12 review identified 5 key findings. School has a strategic approach to planning for learning that responds to students' individual needs, strengths and interests
How do I enrol my child at Ongarue School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8945992, email office@ongarue.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?
Ongarue School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ongarue School has 19 students, with an EQI of 475 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ongarue School in 2023-12, 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