Oroua Downs School
State Highway 1, Foxton · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,362 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Oroua Downs School's 2020 ERO review found that most students achieved at or above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparities persist for boys and Māori learners in writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates strengths in collaborative culture, pastoral care, and leadership direction. Composite score: 63.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Foxton looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Oroua Downs School a good school?
Oroua Downs School scores 31/100 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
- A culture of collaboration among leaders, teachers, students and parents that celebrates diversity and supports inclusivity and high expectations for teaching and learning throughout the school
- Pastoral care that systematically responds to students' needs, promotes their wellbeing and supports their learning success
- Clear direction setting by leaders and trustees that focuses on promoting student learning and closely monitoring progress over time
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 62.5/1k · suspensions 35.8/1k · exclusions 36.1/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-22.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
63/100 from ERO review 2020-02 · bottom quartile of band (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): 63/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-02-19 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- End-of-2018 data indicates that the majority of students achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics
- Disparity continues for boys and Māori learners in writing and mathematics with no sustained, upward pattern of achievement yet established
- Leaders and teachers are successfully developing their capability in responding to Māori and other students whose learning needs acceleration
- Students learn in a positive environment that is inclusive, values diversity and promotes their wellbeing
- Staff reflect collaboratively and frequently on how their teaching practice is improving learning and wellbeing outcomes
"End-of-2018 data indicates that the majority of students achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$1.05M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$4k
Net assets / equity
$0.31M
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
62.5
5 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
35.8
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
36.1
2 this year · 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
$1.11M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,444
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 13
- Year 03 9
- Year 04 13
- Year 05 11
- Year 06 11
- Year 07 20
- Year 08 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 71.1%
- Asian 24.7%
- Māori 17.5%
- Pacific 2.1%
Location
State Highway 1, Foxton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Oroua Downs School a good school?
Oroua Downs School scores 31/100 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 5 key findings. End-of-2018 data indicates that the majority of students achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Oroua Downs School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3299730, email office@orouadowns.school.nz, or visit www.orouadowns.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?
Oroua Downs School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Oroua Downs School has 97 students, with an EQI of 473 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Oroua Downs 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