Pukerau School
Pukerau Street, Gore · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #741 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Pukerau School is a contributing primary school in Gore with a roll of 56 students. The school's composite assessment score is 75. An ERO review in April 2024 found strong leadership and collaborative teaching staff, consistent board and whānau support strengthening learning partnerships, and a strong focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Best suited for
Students in Gore looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Pukerau School a good school?
Pukerau School scores 76/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong leadership and an experienced teaching staff that work collaboratively for schoolwide improvement
- Consistent support from the board and whānau that strengthens learning partnerships
- A strong, schoolwide focus on foundational skills
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=518) · why? ▼ hide
-3.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
75/100 from ERO review 2024-04 · below band median (n=520) · 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): 75/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-04-08 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Strong leadership and experienced teaching staff working collaboratively for schoolwide improvement
- Consistent support from board and whānau strengthens learning partnerships
- Strong schoolwide focus on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy
- School prioritises supporting students with diverse learning needs through culturally responsive practice
"strong leadership and an experienced teaching staff that work collaboratively for schoolwide improvement"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. 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
$0.72M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,868
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 10
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 10
- Year 05 10
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 92.9%
- Māori 8.9%
- Asian 3.6%
Location
Pukerau Street, Gore. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Pukerau School.
East Gore School
Contributing · 10.4km · 103 roll
68
-8 vs this
- no score yet
Waikoikoi School
Contributing · 11km · 13 roll
Gore Main School
Contributing · 11.9km · 209 roll
48
-28 vs this
St Mary's School (Gore)
Contributing · 11.9km · 231 roll
80
+4 vs this
Māruawai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 12.7km · 618 roll
58
-18 vs this
West Gore School
Contributing · 13km · 161 roll
33
-43 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Pukerau School a good school?
Pukerau School scores 76/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-04 review identified 4 key findings. Strong leadership and experienced teaching staff working collaboratively for schoolwide improvement
How do I enrol my child at Pukerau School?
Contact the school directly on 03-2053857, email office@pukerau.school.nz, or visit www.pukerau.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?
Pukerau School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pukerau School has 56 students, with an EQI of 439 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pukerau School in 2024-04, 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