Te Kura o Tōrere
2276 State Highway 35, Opotiki · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #996 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Opotiki looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Te Kura o Tōrere a good school?
Te Kura o Tōrere scores 72/100 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
- Uri learn in an environment reflecting Ngāi Tai values and develop confidence in cultural identity
- Teaching and learning draw on local knowledge with kaiako interactions in te reo Māori
- Uri participation in pōhiri and integration of karakia, mihimihi, pepehā and mōteatea strengthens cultural and leadership capabilities
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
+47.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
31/100 from ERO review 2024-10 · bottom 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): 31/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-10-30 · Rita Walker, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Mid-year 2024 data shows many uri not progressing at required rate to meet kura expectations in te reo matatini and pāngarau
- Academic target setting and planning for improvement currently lacks rigour
- Strategic plan does not identify or focus on all uri needs or curriculum areas where disparities occur
- No consistent schoolwide guidelines or expectations for high quality teaching, planning and assessment practices
- Marau ā kura has been in development since 2017 review and is yet to be formalised
"The mid-year data for 2024 shows that many uri are not progressing at the required rate to meet kura expectations in te reo matatini and pāngarau."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2021–2024. 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
$0.63M
Per-student funding · 2022
$20,189
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 8
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 6
- Year 07 6
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- European/Pākehā 3.2%
Location
2276 State Highway 35, Opotiki. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Kura o Tōrere.
Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Tōrere a good school?
Te Kura o Tōrere scores 72/100 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 2024-10 review identified 6 key findings. Mid-year 2024 data shows many uri not progressing at required rate to meet kura expectations in te reo matatini and pāngarau
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Tōrere?
Contact the school directly on 07-3158224, email admin@torerekura.school.nz, or visit www.torerekura.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 Tōrere 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 Tōrere has 31 students, with an EQI of 543 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Tōrere in 2024-10, signed by Rita Walker. 2 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