Tikitiki School
33 Rangitukia Road, Tikitiki · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #933 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Tikitiki School . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tikitiki looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Tikitiki School a good school?
Tikitiki School 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
- New permanent principal, teaching staff and board leadership providing clear direction and stability after period of change
- Effective assessment and moderation processes with robust information on student progress and achievement
- Strong transition processes through Te Puna Kainga programme contributing to school roll increase
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
-13.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
75/100 from ERO review 2018-06 · near 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): 75/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-06-29 · Lynda Pura-Watson, Te Tai Miringa - Waikato / Bay of Plenty Region
- Significant progress made in assessment capability and moderation processes using PaCT, exemplars and learning progressions
- School is reporting reliable and valid achievement information to Ministry of Education, board and parents with regular analysis and annual targets
- Students at-risk in reading/mathematics showed accelerated progress, with half of below-level students making accelerated progress in reading and mathematics in 2017
- Respectful relationships and calm settled environment observed with students highly engaged and well-supported by principal
- Board of trustees has resumed full governance role after LSM support period ended
"The new principal, teaching staff and trustees are providing clear direction for the school and are clearly focused on improving student outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2018. 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
$0.56M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,032
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.9M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Pacific 6.5%
- European/Pākehā 6.5%
Location
33 Rangitukia Road, Tikitiki. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Tikitiki School a good school?
Tikitiki School 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 2018-06 review identified 5 key findings. Significant progress made in assessment capability and moderation processes using PaCT, exemplars and learning progressions
How do I enrol my child at Tikitiki School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8643816, email admin@tiki.school.nz, or visit www.tiki.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?
Tikitiki School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tikitiki School has 31 students, with an EQI of 538 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tikitiki School in 2018-06, signed by Lynda Pura-Watson. 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