Ōuruhia Model School
21 Turners Road, Ouruhia · Canterbury
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Ōuruhia Model School as of 2024-11-25. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Ōuruhia Model School has strong leadership that empowers teachers and students in decision-making, meaningful connections with mana whenua (Ngāi Tūāhuriri), and a solid foundation in school values and curriculum development. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The school achieved a composite score of 72 in its 2023 ERO review.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Ouruhia looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ōuruhia Model School a good school?
Ōuruhia Model School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Prior development of school values, PB4L, and recent curriculum professional development that has developed a strong foundation for focused learning
- Meaningful connections with mana whenua (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) and Te Kāhui Ako Kātote that is developing clear understanding of tikanga, mahinga kai, and reo Māori
- Strong leadership across the school that empowers teachers and students to be influential in decision making
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
2023-04-13 · Kathy Lye, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- Strong leadership across the school empowers teachers and students to be influential in decision making
- Meaningful connections with mana whenua (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) and Te Kāhui Ako Kātote developing clear understanding of tikanga, mahinga kai, and reo Māori
- Prior development of school values, PB4L, and recent curriculum professional development has created a strong foundation for focused learning
- School is embedding a culturally responsive local curriculum that weaves history, location, environment, community and the Arts into teaching and learning
"Strong leadership across the school that empowers teachers and students to be influential in decision making."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2023. 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
228.5
5 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
79.5
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
$0.67M
Per-student funding · 2022
$24,827
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.8M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 8
- Year 07 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 81.5%
- Māori 22.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.7%
Location
21 Turners Road, Ouruhia. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ōuruhia Model School a good school?
Ōuruhia Model School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-04 review identified 4 key findings. Strong leadership across the school empowers teachers and students to be influential in decision making
How do I enrol my child at Ōuruhia Model School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3238855, email office@ouruhia.school.nz, or visit www.ouruhia.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?
Ōuruhia Model School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ōuruhia Model School has 27 students, with an EQI of 445 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ōuruhia Model School in 2023-04, signed by Kathy Lye. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz