Te Kura o Ngāpuke
2490 Taumarunui-Ngapuke Road, Taumarunui · Waikato
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Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Taumarunui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura o Ngāpuke a good school?
Te Kura o Ngāpuke 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
- Uri show keen interest in learning about Hinemihi and are developing as kaitiaki and cultural guardians
- Learning environment embraces Hinemihitanga and promotes te reo Māori
- Marae and wider community play a critical role in providing cultural experiences
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
2024-08-27 · Rita Walker, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Uri in Years 1-5 progress well in te reo Māori immersion learning spaces; however Years 6-8 require immediate action
- Majority of uri did not meet kura expectations in literacy and numeracy by end of 2023
- Strategic planning lacks rigour and does not identify all uri needs or disparities in curriculum areas
- Physical environment has fallen into disrepair presenting several hazards to uri
- Not all key health and safety policies meet legislative requirements
"Uri learn in an environment that embraces Hinemihitanga and promotes te reo Māori. Whānau and school leaders have designed a curriculum and environment to progress their aspiration of becoming a te reo Māori total immersion kura by 2028."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. 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
$0.80M
Per-student funding · 2022
$34,694
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.8M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 4
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
Location
2490 Taumarunui-Ngapuke Road, Taumarunui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Kura o Ngāpuke.
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Taumarunui Primary School
Full Primary · 12.6km · 147 roll
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Ōwhango School
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Turaki School
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Ngāpuke a good school?
Te Kura o Ngāpuke 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 2024-08 review identified 6 key findings. Uri in Years 1-5 progress well in te reo Māori immersion learning spaces; however Years 6-8 require immediate action
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Ngāpuke?
Contact the school directly on 07-8956012, email tari@ngapuke.school.nz, or visit ngapukeschool.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 Ngāpuke 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 Ngāpuke has 23 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 o Ngāpuke in 2024-08, 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