Pukeokahu School
84 Matawhero Road, Pukeokahu · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Pukeokahu School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with increasingly equitable outcomes. Leadership effectively coordinates improvement strategies, and teachers use diverse resources and strategies to support student engagement. The school achieved a composite score of 76.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Pukeokahu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Pukeokahu School a good school?
Pukeokahu 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 to improve student outcomes for diverse learners is coordinated, well supported and resourced
- Teachers use a range of resources and effective teaching strategies that support student engagement to meet their identified needs
- Staff know learners well and work together to provide purposeful, well-paced learning contexts for all
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
2024-08-28 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The majority of students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics
- Outcomes for learners are increasingly equitable
- Effective leadership is embedding an improvement strategy aligned with school priorities and collaboratively works towards improving learner outcomes
- Teaching is intentional and responsive to the diverse needs of learners
- A range of effective programmes and initiatives have been put in place that promote and support wellbeing for learning
"Effective leadership is embedding an improvement strategy aligned with school priorities and collaboratively works towards improving learner outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2024. 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
$0.23M
Per-student funding · 2022
$57,700
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 1
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 75.0%
- European/Pākehā 50.0%
Location
84 Matawhero Road, Pukeokahu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Pukeokahu School a good school?
Pukeokahu 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 2024-08 review identified 6 key findings. The majority of students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Pukeokahu School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3880529, email principal@pukeokahu.school.nz, or visit www.pukeokahu.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?
Pukeokahu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pukeokahu School has 4 students, with an EQI of 500 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pukeokahu School in 2024-08, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz