Rawhitiroa School
596 Rawhitiroa Road, Eltham · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #717 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Rawhitiroa School's recent ERO review found that learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress across all groups. The school demonstrates high quality teaching practice in reading, writing and mathematics, with leaders taking an inclusive approach to setting strategic goals based on whānau aspirations. Students benefit from a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, supported by wide-ranging leadership opportunities.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Eltham looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Rawhitiroa School a good school?
Rawhitiroa 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
- High quality teaching practice improving progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Strong sense of belonging and wellbeing demonstrated by learners
- Wide range of opportunities provided for students to undertake leadership roles that fosters an inclusive school culture
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=468) · why? ▼ hide
-13.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-04 · top 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-04-14 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress; outcomes are similarly high for all groups
- Learners benefit from high quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Leaders are highly inclusive, gathering aspirations from parents and whānau to set and pursue relevant strategic goals that promote successful outcomes for learners
- Teachers systematically introduce structured approaches in the delivery of literacy and mathematics with consistent focus to support all learners to gain sound foundational skills
- The school is meeting Government reading, writing and mathematics targets set for 2030
"Learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress; outcomes are similarly high for all groups."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2025. 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
$0.60M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,064
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 7
- Year 06 6
- Year 07 10
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 95.7%
- Māori 10.9%
- Asian 2.2%
- Other / MELAA 2.2%
Location
596 Rawhitiroa Road, Eltham. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Rawhitiroa School a good school?
Rawhitiroa 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 2025-04 review identified 6 key findings. Learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress; outcomes are similarly high for all groups
How do I enrol my child at Rawhitiroa School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7648939, email rawhiti@rawhitiroa.school.nz, or visit www.rawhitiroa.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?
Rawhitiroa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rawhitiroa School has 46 students, with an EQI of 475 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rawhitiroa School in 2025-04, signed by Sharon Kelly. 2 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