Pukekohe East School
137 Runciman Road, Pukekohe · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,518 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Pukekohe East School's 2024 ERO review found most students achieve at or above expected levels in literacy and mathematics, with significant gains noted for Māori students in literacy. The school demonstrates strategic, collaborative leadership and a culture committed to quality teaching, supported by professional development aligned to strategic goals. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Best suited for
Students in Pukekohe looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Pukekohe East School a good school?
Pukekohe East School scores 62/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. ERO trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strategic, collaborative leadership fosters a culture committed to high quality teaching
- Well-considered professional development aligns with strategic goals to improve outcomes for learners
- Students have rich opportunities to learn through and engage in meaningful, local contexts
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 34.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-15.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
79/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · near band median (n=539) · 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): 79/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-12 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics; Māori students have made significant gains in literacy
- Shared leadership responsibilities and evidence-based evaluation respond to areas of identified need and foster a culture committed to high quality teaching
- Teachers work collaboratively to maintain a positive learning environment and engage in regular collaborative reflection promoting consistency in curriculum delivery
- Comprehensive procedures effectively track, monitor and respond to students with a range of learning needs
- Significant improvement has been made over time for Māori learners in reading and writing, however disparity remains
"Shared leadership responsibilities prioritise school improvement, enabling evidence-based evaluation that responds to areas of identified need."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2022–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Both reports emphasize equity as a core focus, but with a shift in emphasis and evidence of progress. The 2022 report highlighted leadership 'highly focused on improving excellent and equitable outcomes' as an aspiration, while the 2024 report demonstrates concrete achievement: 'Māori students have made significant gains in literacy' and 'Significant improvement has been made over time for Māori learners in reading and writing.' However, the 2024 report notes that 'disparity remains,' suggesting ongoing equity challenges despite improvements.
2022-10 → 2024-12 diff source
Both reports affirm strong collaborative teaching practices and focus on continuous improvement, but the 2024 report provides more concrete evidence of impact through student achievement data and expanded detail on leadership mentoring. The 2022 report emphasized data literacy and openness to change, while 2024 emphasizes evidence-based evaluation, professional development alignment, and strength-based mentoring approaches.
2022-10 → 2024-12 diff source
Both reports maintain a 'well placed' rating with the same score of 85. The 2022 report emphasized leadership 'open to change' with strong data literacy practices. The 2024 report shows evolution toward 'shared leadership responsibilities' with strengthened internal evaluation, indicating a shift from openness to change toward more systematic, evidence-based evaluation practices.
2022-10 → 2024-12 diff source
Audited financials
Year ended 2018 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$1.54M
Surplus / (deficit)
$7k
Net assets / equity
$0.71M
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
34.8
2 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
$1.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,988
2018
$1.1M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 28
- Year 02 20
- Year 03 25
- Year 04 27
- Year 05 14
- Year 06 24
- Year 07 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.4%
- Asian 16.6%
- Māori 14.0%
- Other / MELAA 9.6%
- Pacific 5.1%
Location
137 Runciman Road, Pukekohe. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Pukekohe East School a good school?
Pukekohe East School scores 62/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. ERO trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-12 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics; Māori students have made significant gains in literacy
How do I enrol my child at Pukekohe East School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2388708, email admin@peps.school.nz, or visit www.peps.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?
Pukekohe East School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pukekohe East School has 157 students, with an EQI of 404 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pukekohe East School in 2024-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz