Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi
1176B Matahi Valley Road, Matahi · Bay of Plenty
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Matahi looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi a good school?
Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The board has increased confidence to fulfil their roles and responsibilities
- External support provided through SAF facilitator and Kia Ata Mai has been intensive
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
2022-11-09 · Darcy Te Hau, Whakatane Office
- There has been limited progress made to address the issues identified in ERO's 2020 report
- Trustees are unable to carry out their roles and responsibilities dutifully due to poor-quality information from the tumuaki
- Nearly all students are below or well below expected achievement levels in all core curriculum areas
- Leadership and management is lacking and leadership duties are not upheld
- The tumuaki's practicing certificate to teach (registration) has lapsed
"Leadership and management is lacking and leadership duties are not upheld. All areas of professional leadership require immediate attention."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2022. 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
151.3
2 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
$0.32M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,308
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Asian 19.0%
Location
1176B Matahi Valley Road, Matahi. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi a good school?
Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-11 review identified 6 key findings. There has been limited progress made to address the issues identified in ERO's 2020 report
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi?
Contact the school directly on 07-3123153, email adminmatahi@matahi.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 Mana Maori O Matahi is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi has 21 students, with an EQI of 562 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura Mana Maori O Matahi in 2022-11, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz