Purua School
20 Irvine Road, Purua · Northland
In summary
Purua School's August 2024 ERO review found students confident, curious and engaged in learning, with most achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. All staff hold leadership responsibilities and foster a positive school culture focused on student wellbeing and belonging. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Purua looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Purua School a good school?
Purua 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
- Student confidence, curiosity and engagement in learning
- Strong achievement across reading, writing and mathematics at expected levels
- Collaborative leadership culture with all staff having leadership responsibilities
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
2024-08-19 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Students are confident, curious, engaged in their learning and progress and achieve well
- Achievement information shows the majority of boys, and most girls achieve at curriculum expectation in reading and writing; most students achieve at the expected level in mathematics
- All staff have leadership responsibilities; they create a school culture that fosters students' wellbeing, sense of belonging and whanaungatanga
- Students experience a broad school curriculum with a wide range of learning experiences and a strong focus on outdoor activities, including regenerating native bush where they are kaitiaki
- Teachers use inclusive practices to promote a collaborative learning environment that fosters consistent student engagement
"Students are confident, curious, engaged in their learning and progress and achieve well."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. 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
$0.44M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,865
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 67.9%
- European/Pākehā 50.0%
- Other / MELAA 10.7%
- Pacific 7.1%
Location
20 Irvine Road, Purua. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Purua School.
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
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55
Kokopu School
Full Primary · 8.8km · 120 roll
79
Matarau School
Full Primary · 10.7km · 284 roll
70
Mangakahia Area School
Composite · 12km · 87 roll
33
Poroti School
Full Primary · 12.2km · 49 roll
86
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Full Primary · 14.8km · 170 roll
74
Frequently asked
Is Purua School a good school?
Purua 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 5 key findings. Students are confident, curious, engaged in their learning and progress and achieve well
How do I enrol my child at Purua School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4335841, email admin@purua.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?
Purua School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Purua School has 28 students, with an EQI of 513 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Purua 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