Strathmore School
Strathmore Drive, Tokoroa · Waikato
Composite score
Established
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #550 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Tokoroa looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Strathmore School a good school?
Strathmore School scores 78/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- An inclusive, culturally responsive learning climate, reflective of the school community and values
- Systems to promote student wellbeing, participation, and outcomes for students with additional needs
- Partnerships with parents and whānau that are focused on learning and school direction
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 18.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+20.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2023-04 · above band median (n=544) · 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): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-04-14 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- The school has an inclusive, culturally responsive learning climate reflective of the school community and values
- Systems are in place to promote student wellbeing, participation, and outcomes for students with additional needs
- Partnerships with parents and whānau are focused on learning and school direction
- Leaders and teachers are focused on developing engaging learning programmes
- The school's 'REAL' values of Respect, Excellence, Attitude and Leadership are well-established and highly visible
"an inclusive, culturally responsive learning climate, reflective of the school community and values"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2021–2023. 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
18.9
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
$1.32M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,062
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 21
- Year 02 39
- Year 03 20
- Year 04 24
- Year 05 25
- Year 06 29
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 59.9%
- Pacific 51.3%
- European/Pākehā 36.4%
- Asian 2.1%
- Other / MELAA 1.1%
Location
Strathmore Drive, Tokoroa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Strathmore School.
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Contributing · 1km · 37 roll
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Full Primary · 1km · 156 roll
49
-29 vs this
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Composite · 1.2km · 143 roll
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-32 vs this
Tokoroa High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 487 roll
51
-27 vs this
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 1.2km · roll n/a
44
-34 vs this
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Full Primary · 1.2km · 46 roll
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-31 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Strathmore School a good school?
Strathmore School scores 78/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-04 review identified 5 key findings. The school has an inclusive, culturally responsive learning climate reflective of the school community and values
How do I enrol my child at Strathmore School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8869765, email office@strathmore.school.nz, or visit www.strathmore.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?
Strathmore School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Strathmore School has 187 students, with an EQI of 530 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Strathmore School in 2023-04, signed by Phil Cowie. 3 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