Ruakākā School
12 Sandford Road, Ruakaka · Northland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,950 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ruakākā School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieving at or above expected levels in reading, with a large majority meeting expectations in mathematics and a small majority in writing. Māori students and those with Pacific heritage achieve at the same level as their peers, with the school successfully accelerating progress for Māori students and those with additional learning needs. The school is led by steadfast leadership, supported by committed teaching staff and strong parent partnerships.
Best suited for
Students in Ruakaka looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ruakākā School a good school?
Ruakākā School scores 49/100 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
- Steadfast leadership that guides and supports rich and varied learning experiences for all children
- Commitment from teachers and support staff to improving their practices and learning outcomes
- Learning partnerships with parents that promote children's enthusiasm for lifelong 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 166.5/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+8.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2019-12 · 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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-12-11 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- Most students achieve at or above expected NZC levels in reading, a large majority in mathematics, and a small majority in writing.
- Māori students and students with Pacific heritage achieve at the same level as their peers.
- The school is successfully accelerating Māori students' progress and that of students with additional learning needs.
- Bicultural practices are embedded and integrated into school life, with all students engaging in tikanga Māori.
- Teachers create interesting opportunities for physical challenge and problem solving that foster creative thinking and a love of learning.
"School information shows most students achieve at or above expected NZC levels in reading, a large majority in mathematics, and a small majority in writing."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
166.5
20 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
$4.87M
Per-student funding · 2022
$14,926
2018
$3.0M
2019
$2.9M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$4.1M
2022
$4.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 33
- Year 02 47
- Year 03 51
- Year 04 61
- Year 05 63
- Year 06 45
- Year 07 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.9%
- Māori 56.7%
- Pacific 12.0%
- Asian 3.7%
- Other / MELAA 2.1%
Location
12 Sandford Road, Ruakaka. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Ruakākā School a good school?
Ruakākā School scores 49/100 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 2019-12 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve at or above expected NZC levels in reading, a large majority in mathematics, and a small majority in writing.
How do I enrol my child at Ruakākā School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4327503, email office@ruakaka.school.nz, or visit ruakaka.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?
Ruakākā School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ruakākā School has 326 students, with an EQI of 485 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ruakākā School in 2019-12, signed by Steve Tanner. 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