Patoka School
6 Hendley Road, Patoka · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,293 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Patoka looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Patoka School a good school?
Patoka School scores 67/100 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
- Systems and processes focused on accelerating learning for students who need it
- Strategic planning that prioritises actions for improvement
- Curriculum responsive to children's strengths and interests
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-20.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
65/100 from ERO review 2019-11 · 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): 65/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-11-18 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students are achieving at and above curriculum expectations in reading and writing, with variation in mathematics
- The school has improved its response to students needing learning acceleration, including Māori and Pacific students
- Students experience authentic learning opportunities with strong engagement and sense of belonging
- Further work needed to ensure curriculum reflects local context and community aspirations
- Systems for tracking student achievement over time need to be firmly established
"The school is strengthening its effectiveness in achieving equitable and excellence outcomes for all its students. These outcomes are often good with some variation."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2019. 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
$0.83M
Per-student funding · 2022
$23,852
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 8
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.7%
- Māori 34.3%
- Pacific 8.6%
- Other / MELAA 5.7%
Location
6 Hendley Road, Patoka. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Patoka School a good school?
Patoka School scores 67/100 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 2019-11 review identified 6 key findings. Most students are achieving at and above curriculum expectations in reading and writing, with variation in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Patoka School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8398821, email office@patoka.school.nz, or visit patoka.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?
Patoka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Patoka School has 35 students, with an EQI of 469 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Patoka School in 2019-11, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz