Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
300 Pukemoremore Road, Cambridge · Waikato
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Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #210 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Cambridge looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa a good school?
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Maatauranga, tikanga and reo of Ngaati Hauaa deeply embedded as foundation for teaching and learning
- Uri are immersed in safe and nurturing learning environment prioritising Maaori language and wellbeing
- Strong tuaakana teina relationships underpinned by high expectations, trust and respect
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.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+11.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-01 · top quartile 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-01-23 · Rita Walker, Te Uepū-a-Motu – Māori Services
- Uri demonstrate confidence, independence and capability as champions for their whaanau, hapuu and iwi within a strong cultural learning environment
- Te reo Māori and Ngaati Hauaa tikanga underpin teaching and learning with clear, cohesive expectations that are continuously reflected upon
- Strong experienced leadership is collaborative, distributive and strength-based, nurturing a culture conducive to successful uri learning outcomes
- Improving outcomes in tuhituhi identified as strategic priority for 2024; overall achievement data shows 89% at or above in kōrero, 79% in paanui, 82% in paangarau
- Systems, processes and operations promote whaanau, hapuu and iwi aspirations with Ngaati Hauaatanga as fundamental to strategic direction
"'Kia whiitikingia te reo, te wairua me ōna tikanga' guides the kura commitment to Ngaati Hauaatanga"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2025. 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
$1.61M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,105
2018
$0.7M
2019
$0.8M
2020
$2.1M
2021
$1.6M
2022
$1.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 17
- Year 03 11
- Year 04 11
- Year 05 17
- Year 06 9
- Year 07 12
- Year 08 18
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 98.4%
- European/Pākehā 12.2%
- Pacific 1.6%
- Other / MELAA 0.8%
Location
300 Pukemoremore Road, Cambridge. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa.
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Contributing · 7.5km · 205 roll
81
-3 vs this
Hautapu School
Full Primary · 8.4km · 203 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa a good school?
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-01 review identified 5 key findings. Uri demonstrate confidence, independence and capability as champions for their whaanau, hapuu and iwi within a strong cultural learning environment
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa?
Contact the school directly on 07-8273049, email admin@ngatihaua.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 Ngaati Hauaa 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 Ngaati Hauaa has 123 students, with an EQI of 524 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa in 2025-01, signed by Rita Walker. 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