St Joseph's School (Patea)
15 Suffolk Street, Patea · Taranaki & Manawatū
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to St Joseph's School (Patea) . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
St Joseph's School (Patea) is a contributing school serving 10 students in Patea, Taranaki. The school has a limited statutory manager in place. The 2018 ERO review found that leaders, teachers and trustees have made well-considered changes to improve learner outcomes, with a comprehensive tracking framework for reading and writing progress and strong parent and whānau involvement in school activities.
Best suited for
Students in Patea looking for a state-funded setting.
Is St Joseph's School (Patea) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Patea) 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
- Well-considered approach to addressing previous areas for development
- Comprehensive tracking framework for monitoring student progress in reading and writing
- Strong engagement and involvement of parents, whānau and families in school activities and their child's 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.
Latest ERO review
2018-12-10 · Alan Wynyard, Central Region
- Leaders, teachers and trustees have made well-considered changes to improve the school's response to meeting the needs of learners and their community
- A comprehensive tracking framework has been developed to monitor individual student progress in reading and writing
- Parents, whānau and families are welcomed and actively involved in school activities as respected and valued participants of their child's learning
- Students requiring additional learning support are well identified, their needs known, and their learning effectively supported
- The school is well placed to sustain improvements and further strengthen internal capability to achieve equity and excellence for students
"Leaders, teachers and trustees have made well-considered changes to improve the school's response to meeting the needs of learners and their community. The school is well placed to sustain improvements and further strengthen internal capability to achieve equity and excellence for students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2018. 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
$0.33M
Per-student funding · 2022
$33,326
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 2
- Year 06 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 90.0%
- European/Pākehā 30.0%
- Pacific 10.0%
Location
15 Suffolk Street, Patea. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is St Joseph's School (Patea) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Patea) 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 2018-12 review identified 5 key findings. Leaders, teachers and trustees have made well-considered changes to improve the school's response to meeting the needs of learners and their community
How do I enrol my child at St Joseph's School (Patea)?
Contact the school directly on 06-273 8644, email admin@stjoespatea.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 (Patea) 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 (Patea) has 10 students, with an EQI of 544 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Joseph's School (Patea) in 2018-12, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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