St Joseph's School (Opunake)
59 Allison Street, Opunake · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #192 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to St Joseph's School (Opunake) . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
St Joseph's School's 2020 ERO review found student achievement trends from 2017 to 2019 showed purposeful promotion of equity and excellence, with over a third of students achieving above expectation in mathematics and close to half in reading by end of 2019. Strengths included a localised curriculum aligned to New Zealand Curriculum principles, inclusive practices supporting students with complex needs, and teacher capability building. The school currently has an active limited statutory manager appointment.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Opunake looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is St Joseph's School (Opunake) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The localised curriculum that is aligned to the principles of The New Zealand Curriculum, and the school's faith principles
- School practices that enable students with complex needs to fully participate and learn in an inclusive and conducive environment
- Building individual teachers' capability and the school's capacity that improve outcomes for learners
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 16.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+34.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2020-06 · above 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-06-26 · Darcy Te Hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Student achievement trends from 2017 to 2019 show the school's processes and practices purposefully promote equity and excellence for students
- Over a third of students achieving above expectation in mathematics and close to half in reading by end of 2019
- Many students targeted in reading and mathematics in 2019 accelerated their learning and progress
- Significant collaborative inquiry during 2019 to meaningfully include te reo Māori and te ao Māori was successful and contributed positively to culturally responsive education for Māori learners
- Non-compliance identified in health, safety and welfare relating to managing challenging behaviour and physical restraint policies
"Student achievement trends from 2017 to 2019 show the school's processes and practices purposefully promote equity and excellence for students"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. 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
16.6
1 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
$0.69M
Per-student funding · 2022
$5,649
2018
$0.7M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 16
- Year 02 16
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 14
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 17
- Year 07 13
- Year 08 15
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 78.9%
- Māori 25.2%
- Asian 17.1%
- Pacific 3.3%
- Other / MELAA 3.3%
Location
59 Allison Street, Opunake. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is St Joseph's School (Opunake) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-06 review identified 5 key findings. Student achievement trends from 2017 to 2019 show the school's processes and practices purposefully promote equity and excellence for students
How do I enrol my child at St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
Contact the school directly on 06-7618388, email office@stjo.school.nz, or visit www.stjo.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?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) has 123 students, with an EQI of 441 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Joseph's School (Opunake) in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz