Rahotu School
5825 South Road, Rahotu · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,756 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Rahotu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Rahotu School a good school?
Rahotu School scores 56/100 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
- Leaders are embedding systems and processes to achieve improvement priorities and meet the needs of learners
- A strong school culture of collaboration and trust promotes high expectations for teaching practice and learner success
- Teachers and staff consistently implement evidence-based learning programmes that assist students to make ongoing progress with their learning
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 42.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-11.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
67/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · bottom quartile of band (n=471) · 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): 67/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-02 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Outcomes for learners show continuous improvement over time
- Achieving equity for groups of learners, particularly for boys, and for Māori in writing is a priority
- The Ministry of Education target for regular attendance is yet to be achieved as just over half of students attend regularly
- Leaders work well strategically to improve outcomes for learners
- Teaching is increasingly intentional and responsive to the needs of all learners
"Leaders work well strategically to improve outcomes for learners."
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
42.1
4 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
$1.23M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,678
2018
$1.1M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.3M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 13
- Year 02 21
- Year 03 19
- Year 04 14
- Year 05 19
- Year 06 21
- Year 07 16
- Year 08 17
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.2%
- Māori 47.2%
- Asian 4.2%
- Pacific 1.4%
Location
5825 South Road, Rahotu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Rahotu School a good school?
Rahotu School scores 56/100 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 2024-12 review identified 6 key findings. Outcomes for learners show continuous improvement over time
How do I enrol my child at Rahotu School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7638658, email admin@rahotu.school.nz, or visit www.rahotu.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?
Rahotu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rahotu School has 142 students, with an EQI of 503 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rahotu 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz