Te Kura o Te Paroa
34 Paroa Road, Whakatane · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,118 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whakatane looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Te Kura o Te Paroa a good school?
Te Kura o Te Paroa scores 70/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong cultural foundation with all tamariki demonstrating good understanding of Ngāti Awatanga and its significance
- United approach by kura leadership, kaiako and whānau to strengthen Ngāti Awatanga across all kura operations
- High student engagement and pride in kura events and activities, including achievement in national kapa haka competition
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 17.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+8.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
65/100 from ERO review 2023-05 · below band median (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): 65/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-05-04 · Rita Walker, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Tamariki demonstrate good understanding of Ngāti Awatanga and are engaged in culturally-rooted learning experiences across all aspects of the kura curriculum
- Tamariki are actively engaged and show pride across kura events; the kura has held the national title in Te Mana Kuratahi kapa haka competition
- The board of trustees and leadership are strengthening their practices and implementing a new Wānanga Ako approach based on Ngāti Awa values
- Most students require accelerated progress in literacy and mathematics to achieve the kura's expectations; tamariki are yet to achieve high levels of academic success
- Robust internal evaluation and more effective assessment practice are required at all levels of kura operations
"Tamariki demonstrate a good understanding of Ngāti Awatanga as they engage in all aspects of the kura curriculum that fosters knowledge and experiences that is specific to Ngāti Awa."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2023. 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
17.7
3 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
$2.92M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,541
2018
$1.8M
2019
$2.0M
2020
$2.4M
2021
$2.7M
2022
$2.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 34
- Year 02 30
- Year 03 44
- Year 04 40
- Year 05 40
- Year 06 42
- Year 07 42
- Year 08 36
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 99.0%
- European/Pākehā 15.4%
- Pacific 4.6%
- Other / MELAA 1.0%
- Asian 0.7%
Location
34 Paroa Road, Whakatane. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Te Paroa a good school?
Te Kura o Te Paroa scores 70/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-05 review identified 6 key findings. Tamariki demonstrate good understanding of Ngāti Awatanga and are engaged in culturally-rooted learning experiences across all aspects of the kura curriculum
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Te Paroa?
Contact the school directly on 07-3086652, email office@paroa.school.nz, or visit www.paroa.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 Te Paroa 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 Te Paroa has 306 students, with an EQI of 520 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Te Paroa in 2023-05, 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