Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu
24 Te Hau Road, Whatatutu · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
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Students aged 5-11 in Whatatutu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu a good school?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu 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 whānau and kaumātua engagement and support for the kura vision
- Students develop confident speaking of te reo Māori through native speakers and deliberate strategies
- Local knowledge and skills are integrated into curriculum supporting sense of place and identity
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
2019-04-05 · Charles Rolleston, ERO
- Students demonstrate positive and meaningful relationships with peers and adults, showing respect and thoughtfulness
- Students are developing as confident speakers of te reo Māori with clear whānau aspirations for fluency
- Strong integration of Te Aho Matua principles and local knowledge supports students' sense of identity and place
- Whānau and kaumātua are actively engaged in the learning environment and support the kura vision
- Further work required to embed Te Aho Matua throughout kura practices, documentation and teaching
"The tumuaki and chairperson of the board of trustees are reflective practitioners who model these skills for kaimahi and whānau."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2019. 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
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
$0.66M
Per-student funding · 2022
$32,951
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- European/Pākehā 10.0%
Location
24 Te Hau Road, Whatatutu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu a good school?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu 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 2019-04 review identified 6 key findings. Students demonstrate positive and meaningful relationships with peers and adults, showing respect and thoughtfulness
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu?
Contact the school directly on 06-8621875, email office@whatatutu.school.nz, or visit www.whatatutu.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 Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu has 20 students, with an EQI of 538 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu in 2019-04, signed by Charles Rolleston. 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