TKKM o Kaikohe
20 Hongi Street, Kaikohe · Northland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,663 of scored NZ schools
In summary
TKKM o Kaikohe's 2019 ERO review found students confidently advance their talents toward high achievement in a nurturing environment that fosters iwi identity and Ngāpuhi connections. Te reo Māori is a high priority with a comprehensive strategy to raise quality, and students develop effective communication skills in te reo with targeted oral language support. The school's holistic approach supports student development through strong care and concern from staff.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Kaikohe looking for a state-funded setting.
Is TKKM o Kaikohe a good school?
TKKM o Kaikohe scores 59/100 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
- Holistic development of students well supported through care and concern by those working alongside students
- Students develop skills to communicate effectively in te reo Māori with targeted support for oral language confidence and competence
- Students have opportunities to experience and understand different roles and responsibilities within Ngāpuhi
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.
L1 91% · L2 81% · UE 67% · top quartile of band (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 0% · Te Pūkenga 0% · Industry 3% · below band median (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
71% to Y13 · near band median (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 4.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-11.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
86/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · top 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): 86/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-07-09 · Gloria Takuira, Te Tai Tokerau
- Students confidently advance their talents toward attaining the highest levels of achievement
- Te reo Māori is a high priority for the kura whānau and community, with a comprehensive strategy introduced to raise quality
- Students learn in a nurturing environment that fosters their iwi identity and connections within Ngāpuhi
- Self-review practices are well established to improve operations throughout the kura
- Leadership in the kura reflects a strong commitment to Māori student success as Māori
"Students confidently advance their talents toward attaining the highest levels of achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
90.5%
19 of 21 leavers
-5.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
81.0%
17 of 21 leavers
+7.9pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
66.7%
14 of 21 leavers
+9.0pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
71.4%
2024 cohort · 21 students
+6.0pt vs 2023
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
4.2
1 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 4
- Creative Industries 1
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
$3.85M
Per-student funding · 2022
$17,271
2018
$2.7M
2019
$4.5M
2020
$4.9M
2021
$4.0M
2022
$3.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 10
- Year 02 18
- Year 03 15
- Year 04 13
- Year 05 22
- Year 06 13
- Year 07 15
- Year 08 22
- Year 09 24
- Year 10 20
- Year 11 24
- Year 12 23
- Year 13+ 10
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 99.1%
- European/Pākehā 9.4%
- Pacific 7.2%
- Asian 0.9%
Location
20 Hongi Street, Kaikohe. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with TKKM o Kaikohe.
Kaikohe Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 124 roll
69
+10 vs this
Northland College Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 1km · roll n/a
70
+11 vs this
Kaikohe East School
Contributing · 1.1km · 245 roll
71
+12 vs this
Kaikohe Christian School
Composite · 1.3km · 154 roll
67
+8 vs this
Kaikohe West School
Contributing · 1.3km · 176 roll
79
+20 vs this
Northland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.7km · 284 roll
32
-27 vs this
Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Kaikohe a good school?
TKKM o Kaikohe scores 59/100 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 2019-07 review identified 6 key findings. Students confidently advance their talents toward attaining the highest levels of achievement
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Kaikohe?
Contact the school directly on 09-4012726, email tari@kurakaikohe.school.nz, or visit www.kurakaikohe.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?
TKKM o Kaikohe is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Kaikohe has 223 students, with an EQI of 521 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Kaikohe in 2019-07, signed by Gloria Takuira. 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
- crimestats.co.nz