Te Kura o Mātihetihe
West Coast Road, Kohukohu · Northland
In summary
Te Kura o Mātihetihe's ERO review (June 2024) found that students engage in learning experiences promoting identity, language and tikanga within a Māori world view. Teachers know students well and use Te Ara Toa to guide assessment practices. The curriculum is localised to Mitimiti's unique way of life, all kaiako speak te reo Māori, and students develop as confident learners with strong relationships characterised by inclusivity and whanaungatanga. The school achieved a composite score of 82.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Kohukohu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura o Mātihetihe a good school?
Te Kura o Mātihetihe 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
- Curriculum is underpinned by a Māori world view and localised to the unique way of life in Mitimiti, strengthening uri identity and connections to hapū
- All kaiako are speakers of te reo Māori with strong prioritisation of the iwi mita
- Pouaco demonstrate deep knowledge of uri strengths, interests and needs
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
2024-06-27 · Darcy Te Hau, Te Tai Tokerau
- Uri engage in learning experiences that promote identity, language and tikanga, with teaching and learning underpinned by a Māori world view
- Pouako know uri strengths, interests and needs well and use Te Ara Toa to guide assessment and evaluation practices to monitor uri achievement in valued cultural outcomes
- Uri are confident learners developing well culturally, with strong relationships characterised by inclusivity, respect, whanaungatanga and aroha
- Self-review of policies and procedures were not robust at the time of review, with some not having been reviewed for some time
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities and working constructively as a Poumarumaru is a priority for development
"The marau ā-kura is underpinned by a Māori world view. Learning is localised and relevant to the unique way of life in Mitimiti."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. 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
$0.56M
Per-student funding · 2022
$62,126
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 1
- Year 04 1
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 2
- Year 09 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Pacific 44.4%
- European/Pākehā 22.2%
Location
West Coast Road, Kohukohu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Mātihetihe a good school?
Te Kura o Mātihetihe 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 2024-06 review identified 6 key findings. Uri engage in learning experiences that promote identity, language and tikanga, with teaching and learning underpinned by a Māori world view
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
Contact the school directly on 09-4095337, email office@matihetihe.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 o Mātihetihe 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 Mātihetihe has 9 students, with an EQI of 552 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Mātihetihe in 2024-06, 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