Te Kohanga School
976 Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, Tuakau · Auckland — South
In summary
Te Kohanga School has made substantial progress in addressing previous review priorities. The school has developed a coherent local curriculum grounded in turangawaewae and implemented clear strategic planning. Strengths include strong professional leadership, bicultural integration across learning programmes, and established learning progressions in literacy and numeracy.
Best suited for
Students in Tuakau looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kohanga School a good school?
Te Kohanga School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong professional leadership and adaptive, responsive teaching programmes
- Bicultural perspectives well integrated into learning programmes and strongly evident in classroom environments
- Learning progressions in reading, writing and mathematics enable teachers and students to monitor progress and achievement
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
2019-12-05 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- The school has made substantial progress in addressing all priorities for review and development identified in the 2018 ERO report
- A coherent, local curriculum has been reviewed, documented and implemented across the school, grounded in turangawaewae and established in consultation with parents and whānau
- School direction is now guided by a clear and coherent strategic plan supported by an annual plan that clearly indicates goals, expected outcomes, resources required and ongoing review
- Teachers effectively implement planning and assessment practices that target the needs of students whose progress needs accelerating
- Internal evaluation is well established across the school with robust planned review in relation to school systems, policies and practices
"The principal, appointed at the beginning of 2017, is now the established professional leader."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2019. 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
92.4
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
$0.50M
Per-student funding · 2022
$21,550
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 82.6%
- European/Pākehā 34.8%
- Pacific 13.0%
- Asian 13.0%
Location
976 Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, Tuakau. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kohanga School a good school?
Te Kohanga School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-12 review identified 6 key findings. The school has made substantial progress in addressing all priorities for review and development identified in the 2018 ERO report
How do I enrol my child at Te Kohanga School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2328881, email admin@tekohanga.school.nz, or visit www.tekohanga.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?
Te Kohanga School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kohanga School has 23 students, with an EQI of 542 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kohanga School in 2019-12, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz