Pukehou School
174 S H 2 South Of Hastings, Pukehou · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,289 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Pukehou looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Pukehou School a good school?
Pukehou School scores 37/100 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
- Collaborative staff who foster caring relationships and wellbeing
- Leadership focused on the strategic implementation of identified priorities
- Targeted support of internal and external expertise and resourcing to promote positive wellbeing and learning outcomes
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 54.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-51.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
54/100 from ERO review 2017-11 · bottom 10% 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): 54/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-12-16 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- A new principal was appointed in Term 1, 2022
- The school implemented 'Whanaungatanga Ako'- 'Relationship Learners' initiative four years ago in response to concerns about learners at risk
- Collaborative staff foster caring relationships and wellbeing
- The school's strategic priorities are aligned with the motto 'Wisdom Begins with Wonder'
"A new principal was appointed in Term 1, 2022."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2017. 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
54.9
3 this year · 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
$0.85M
Per-student funding · 2022
$19,310
2018
$0.7M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 8
- Year 08 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 86.4%
- Māori 31.8%
- Pacific 2.3%
- Asian 2.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.3%
Location
174 S H 2 South Of Hastings, Pukehou. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Pukehou School a good school?
Pukehou School scores 37/100 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 2022-12 review identified 4 key findings. A new principal was appointed in Term 1, 2022
How do I enrol my child at Pukehou School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8568169, email office@pukehou.school.nz, or visit www.pukehou.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?
Pukehou School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pukehou School has 44 students, with an EQI of 452 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pukehou School in 2022-12, signed by Phil Cowie. 4 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