Te Kura o Hirangi
29 Mawake Place, Turangi · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,121 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Te Kura o Hirangi provides a Ngātoroirangi-centric curriculum with well-prepared kaiako delivering engaging lessons and strong classroom routines that support student learning. Wharekura students are supported by collaborative kaiako, with most achieving NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3 in 2023. The school demonstrates strong relationships, high expectations, and effective teaching strategies across te reo Māori and wider learning areas, achieving a composite score of 84.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Turangi looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura o Hirangi a good school?
Te Kura o Hirangi scores 43/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Uri demonstrate confidence, competence and success as descendants of Ngātoroirangi
- Kaiako use quality effective teaching strategies to deliver and enrich te reo Māori
- Strong whanaungatanga, trust, respect and aroha embedded in leadership practice
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.
L1 55% · L2 55% · UE 9% · bottom quartile of band (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 2% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 0% · below band median (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
27% to Y13 · bottom quartile of band (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+19.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2024-04 · top 10% 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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-04-19 · Darcy Te Hau, ERO
- Uri are immersed in a rich and relevant Ngātoroirangi-centric curriculum with kaiako well-prepared and classroom lessons stimulating engagement
- Strong relationships and well-embedded routines with high expectations support uri in learning and contribute to successful outcomes
- Wharekura students are supported by capable kaiako collaborating to provide well-planned programmes, with most uri achieving NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3 in 2023
- Ngātoroirangi is fundamental to successful outcomes; whānau and poumarumaru work collectively to realise kura aspirations, goals and values
- Schoolwide assessment practices require attention; kaiako in Years 1–7 need to strengthen their understanding of gathering, analysing, moderating, and using assessment data effectively and consistently
"Uri are immersed in a rich and relevant Ngātoroirangi centric curriculum. Kaiako are well prepared and classroom lessons stimulate uri engagement."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
54.5%
6 of 11 leavers
-5.5pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
54.5%
6 of 11 leavers
-5.5pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
9.1%
1 of 11 leavers
-0.9pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
27.3%
2024 cohort · 11 students
-42.7pt vs 2023
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
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 1
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
$3.36M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,274
2018
$2.6M
2019
$2.9M
2020
$3.2M
2021
$3.2M
2022
$3.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 19
- Year 02 32
- Year 03 32
- Year 04 26
- Year 05 23
- Year 06 25
- Year 07 22
- Year 08 16
- Year 09 18
- Year 10 12
- Year 11 19
- Year 12 17
- Year 13+ 10
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 97.4%
- Asian 3.3%
- European/Pākehā 2.6%
- Pacific 0.4%
Location
29 Mawake Place, Turangi. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Kura o Hirangi.
Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Hirangi a good school?
Te Kura o Hirangi scores 43/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-04 review identified 5 key findings. Uri are immersed in a rich and relevant Ngātoroirangi-centric curriculum with kaiako well-prepared and classroom lessons stimulating engagement
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Hirangi?
Contact the school directly on 07-3867632, email mainoffice@hirangi.maori.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 o Hirangi is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kura o Hirangi has 274 students, with an EQI of 535 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Hirangi in 2024-04, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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