Taneatua School
44 McKenzie Street, Taneatua · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,002 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Taneatua looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Taneatua School a good school?
Taneatua School scores 72/100 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
- Strengthened cultural connections with community and iwi; embedding of Ngāi Tūhoe karakia, hīmene and waiata across school
- Structured literacy approach in junior school supporting improved reading outcomes for some students
- Respectful teacher-student relationships supporting inclusive learning environment
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=539) · why? ▼ hide
+1.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
61/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · bottom quartile of band (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): 61/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-14 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- A small majority of students are achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics; accelerated progress evident particularly in reading for targeted students
- Less than a third of students attend school regularly; improving regular attendance is an urgent priority
- Embedding of Ngāi Tūhoe karakia, hīmene and waiata has resulted in increased student engagement and sense of belonging within cultural identity
- Processes for tracking and monitoring student progress are in early stages of development and not yet consistent across the school
- School leaders are improving practices to improve quality teaching and learning through focus on consistency of teaching programmes
"Leaders focus on improving the consistency of teaching programmes through high expectations for quality teaching and learning to lift student outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2021–2025. 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
$1.33M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,505
2018
$1.2M
2019
$1.4M
2020
$1.4M
2021
$1.2M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 14
- Year 02 26
- Year 03 16
- Year 04 18
- Year 05 15
- Year 06 10
- Year 07 13
- Year 08 16
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 99.2%
- Pacific 4.7%
- European/Pākehā 3.9%
Location
44 McKenzie Street, Taneatua. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Taneatua School.
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Frequently asked
Is Taneatua School a good school?
Taneatua School scores 72/100 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 2025-03 review identified 6 key findings. A small majority of students are achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics; accelerated progress evident particularly in reading for targeted students
How do I enrol my child at Taneatua School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3129365, email admin@taneatua.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?
Taneatua School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Taneatua School has 127 students, with an EQI of 552 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Taneatua School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 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