Te Kura o Waikaremoana
4764 State Highway 38, Tuai · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Te Kura o Waikaremoana as of 2017-06-15. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tuai looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura o Waikaremoana a good school?
Te Kura o Waikaremoana is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Kaiako have received extensive support and professional learning to improve knowledge of achievement data use
- Tumuaki reports regularly to trustees on student learning, progress and achievement, making good use of data for decision-making
- External agencies are supporting teachers to respond more effectively to students with diverse learning 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
2021-01-18 · Darcy Te Hau, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Student achievement levels have increased as kaiako demonstrate strong commitment to lifting achievement and use achievement data well to inform practice
- The tumuaki is well supported by external mentor and LSM, growing in confidence and understanding of his role as professional leader
- New board of trustees bring range of experience and are being supported by NZSTA and LSM to increase knowledge of roles and responsibilities
- Many systems and processes put in place are in early stages of implementation and require ongoing internal evaluation to determine impact
- A localised curriculum reflecting the kura's unique context remains in draft form and requires finalisation
"A localised curriculum to reflect the unique context of the kura is still in draft form. Finalising this document is necessary to promote consistency of teaching and learning and ensure positive outcomes for students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2021. 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
$0.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$14,148
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 96.2%
- European/Pākehā 23.1%
Location
4764 State Highway 38, Tuai. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura o Waikaremoana a good school?
Te Kura o Waikaremoana is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-01 review identified 5 key findings. Student achievement levels have increased as kaiako demonstrate strong commitment to lifting achievement and use achievement data well to inform practice
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura o Waikaremoana?
Contact the school directly on 06-8373874, email principal@waikaremoana.school.nz, or visit www.waikaremoana.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 Waikaremoana 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 Waikaremoana has 26 students, with an EQI of 511 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura o Waikaremoana in 2021-01, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz