Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Frederick Street, Wainuiomata · Wellington
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,573 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Wainuiomata looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) a good school?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) scores 61/100 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
- Learners experience meaningful learning opportunities within an inclusive, supportive environment that acknowledges who they are as learners
- Learners needing additional in-class learning and behavioural support are identified and provided with effective assistance
- The board, leaders and staff prioritise a relational and inclusive culture that fosters student wellbeing and active participation in learning through the school's values
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=539) · why? ▼ hide
-14.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
46/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · bottom 10% of band (n=544) · 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): 46/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The majority of learners are not yet making sufficient progress
- A small majority of students in mathematics, less than half in reading and a few students in writing are meeting expected curriculum levels
- School attendance rates are not yet meeting the Ministry of Education target with fewer than half of the learners attending school regularly
- Improving equity for groups of learners, including Māori students, is an ongoing priority
- School leadership is establishing systems and processes to improve outcomes for learners
"The majority of learners are not yet making sufficient progress."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. 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
$1.87M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,712
2018
$1.4M
2019
$1.3M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$1.5M
2022
$1.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 23
- Year 02 19
- Year 03 23
- Year 04 19
- Year 05 20
- Year 06 16
- Year 07 7
- Year 08 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 76.9%
- Pacific 26.3%
- European/Pākehā 21.3%
- Asian 5.6%
- Other / MELAA 3.8%
Location
Frederick Street, Wainuiomata. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata).
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Frequently asked
Is Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) a good school?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) scores 61/100 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 2024-12 review identified 6 key findings. The majority of learners are not yet making sufficient progress
How do I enrol my child at Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)?
Contact the school directly on 04-9398356, email info@pukeatua.school.nz, or visit www.pukeatua.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?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) has 160 students, with an EQI of 525 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) in 2024-12, 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
- crimestats.co.nz