Te Oraka
60 Shirley Road, Shirley · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,812 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Te Oraka has made substantial progress on improvement priorities over the last two years, with significantly improved school climate and student wellbeing since 2022. Teaching effectiveness and curriculum development have strengthened through localised curriculum redesign and better recognition of student learning needs. The school has a positive tone and culture, strong learning support systems, and a cohesive senior leadership team with a strength-based approach.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Shirley looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Oraka a good school?
Te Oraka scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Positive school tone and culture conducive to learning
- Learning support systems are an area of school strength benefiting engaged students
- Cohesive senior leadership team with united strength-based approach to student outcomes
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 247.1/1k · suspensions 12.9/1k · exclusions 4.5/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+42.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
74/100 from ERO review 2023-10 · near band median (n=471) · 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): 74/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-10-27 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School has made substantial progress in addressing priorities for improvement, particularly over the last two years
- School climate and student wellbeing have significantly improved since 2022 with a positive tone and culture now evident
- Teaching effectiveness and curriculum development have improved through localised curriculum redesign and better recognition of student learning needs
- Attendance remains an ongoing priority, with better results in Term 4 2022 than previous year following COVID-19 disruptions
- Leadership team and board have developed capacity and capability to govern, with improved reporting and robust discussions about school matters
"The current senior leadership team has been together for less than a year. The team has worked cohesively to bring about the changes and expectations they have for the school."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2023. 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
247.1
71 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
12.9
3 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.5
1 this year · 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
$7.24M
Per-student funding · 2022
$37,495
2018
$1.4M
2019
$1.7M
2020
$1.8M
2021
$2.1M
2022
$7.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 100
- Year 08 97
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 65.3%
- Māori 33.2%
- Pacific 14.5%
- Asian 12.4%
- Other / MELAA 2.1%
Location
60 Shirley Road, Shirley. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Oraka.
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · 0.5km · 407 roll
42
-13 vs this
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · 0.7km · 382 roll
48
-7 vs this
Kingslea School
Specialist School · 1.6km · 116 roll
82
+27 vs this
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.9km · 410 roll
49
-6 vs this
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · 1.9km · 363 roll
26
-29 vs this
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · 2km · 467 roll
84
+29 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Te Oraka a good school?
Te Oraka scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-10 review identified 5 key findings. School has made substantial progress in addressing priorities for improvement, particularly over the last two years
How do I enrol my child at Te Oraka?
Contact the school directly on 03-3852229, email principal@sis.school.nz, or visit www.sis.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 Oraka is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Oraka has 193 students, with an EQI of 505 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Oraka in 2023-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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