Papanui Junction School
7471A Turakina Valley Road, Taihape · Taranaki & Manawatū
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Taihape looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Papanui Junction School a good school?
Papanui Junction 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
- Leadership and trustees working together to provide an environment that assists students to be actively engaged in their learning in the classroom and alongside students from other schools
- Whānau and community engagement in the life of the school to provide the small number of students with a wide range of relevant learning experiences
- Principal collects wide range of data to determine each child's learning needs through individual learning plans
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
2020-08-06 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, all in writing, and majority in mathematics
- Principal closely monitors and tracks achievement with clear focus on accelerating learning for those who need it
- Leadership and trustees work together to provide environment for active student engagement and learning experiences with other schools
- Board's statutory and regulatory responsibilities require strengthening, particularly regarding child safety and wellbeing
- Non-compliance identified regarding education outside classroom experiences and swimming pool testing requirements
"leadership and trustees working together to provide an environment that assists students to be actively engaged in their learning in the classroom and alongside students from other schools"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2020. 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
$0.23M
Per-student funding · 2022
$23,124
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 90.0%
- Māori 10.0%
Location
7471A Turakina Valley Road, Taihape. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Papanui Junction School a good school?
Papanui Junction 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 2020-08 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, all in writing, and majority in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Papanui Junction School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3887590, email office@papanuijunction.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?
Papanui Junction School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Papanui Junction School has 10 students, with an EQI of 453 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Papanui Junction School in 2020-08, signed by Phil 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz