Taumata School
145 Mortlake Heights, Pyes Pa · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #287 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Taumata School's 2021 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with accelerated progress for those starting below expectation. The school has strong academic monitoring, collaborative leadership promoting a shared vision, and responsive partnerships with Māori students and Ngai Tamarawaho. High attendance levels and flexible learning environments support student success, with an overall composite score of 84.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Pyes Pa looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Taumata School a good school?
Taumata School scores 82/100 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
- Strong academic achievement monitoring with accelerated progress for students below expectation
- Collaborative, flexible learning environment in multi-level studios
- Very high levels of attendance promoting student success
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 5.2/1k · suspensions 4.0/1k · exclusions 4.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+87.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2021-03 · above band median (n=539) · 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
2021-03-17 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with majority below expectation at year start making accelerated progress
- Senior leadership team work collaboratively to promote vision, teaching, learning and student success with built capability, coherence and consistency
- Planning and practices are responsive to needs of Māori students with regular partnership with Ngai Tamarawaho and deliberate strategies building culturally responsive practices
- Positive, well-established student-centred learning environment based on collaboratively developed vision with whole school culture supportive of learning and wellbeing
- Board of trustees efficiently carries out governance role with comprehensive reporting on student achievement, progress data and wellbeing information
"The senior leadership team bring complementary skills to their roles and work collaboratively to promote the vision, teaching, learning and student success."
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$5.54M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$138k
Net assets / equity
$2.40M
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
5.2
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.0
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.0
1 this year · 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
$9.85M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,915
2018
$11.8M
2019
$7.0M
2020
$3.2M
2021
$6.2M
2022
$9.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 70
- Year 02 98
- Year 03 81
- Year 04 86
- Year 05 109
- Year 06 82
- Year 07 85
- Year 08 63
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 67.4%
- Asian 26.7%
- Māori 17.9%
- Pacific 4.5%
- Other / MELAA 4.0%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Years accepted
Year 0-8
Location
145 Mortlake Heights, Pyes Pa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Taumata School a good school?
Taumata School scores 82/100 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 2021-03 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with majority below expectation at year start making accelerated progress
How do I enrol my child at Taumata School?
Contact the school directly on 07-5790990, email office@taumata.school.nz, or visit www.taumata.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?
Taumata School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Taumata School has 708 students, with an EQI of 415 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Taumata School in 2021-03, signed by Phil Cowie.
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
- web.archive.org
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- taumata.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz