TKKM o Manawatu
88 Rhodes Drive, Kelvin Grove · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,152 of scored NZ schools
In summary
ERO's 2023 review found students demonstrate strong social, emotional and cultural development with confidence grounded in te ao Māori, and the school provides effective immersion in te reo Māori and tikanga. However, significant concerns exist about academic progress in core learning areas, and assessment data had not been collated or analysed. School governance is in initial stages of development with newly elected board members learning their roles. Composite score: 48.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Kelvin Grove looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is TKKM o Manawatu a good school?
TKKM o Manawatu scores 70/100 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
- Students value their identity and display confidence with positive self-esteem grounded in Te Aho Matua
- Strong immersion in te reo Māori and tikanga with clear expectations and authentic contexts for application
- Students demonstrate effective relationships and learn from Rangitāne tikanga; kura environment marked by aroha, manaaki and mahi tahi
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 15.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+28.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
48/100 from ERO review 2023-03 · bottom 10% of band (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): 48/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-03-07 · Rita Walker, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Students show strong social, emotional and cultural development, but there are significant concerns about academic progress and achievement in core learning areas
- No kura-wide Te Reo Matatini assessment data was available; assessment information had not been collated or analysed
- School governance is in initial stages of development with newly elected board members learning their roles
- Personnel management is inadequate; many pouako are provisionally registered and appraisals have not been completed in recent years
- Strategic plan exists but lacks monitoring and reporting mechanisms through board documents, making goal achievement unlikely
"Students feel a sense of belonging to their kura and regard it as a second home and safe haven. Students appear happy, calm and settled."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2023. 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
15.1
1 this year · 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
$0.97M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,859
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.0M
2022
$1.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 19
- Year 02 18
- Year 03 21
- Year 04 13
- Year 05 16
- Year 06 8
- Year 07 10
- Year 08 11
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 99.2%
- European/Pākehā 3.3%
- Pacific 1.6%
Location
88 Rhodes Drive, Kelvin Grove. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Manawatu a good school?
TKKM o Manawatu scores 70/100 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 2023-03 review identified 5 key findings. Students show strong social, emotional and cultural development, but there are significant concerns about academic progress and achievement in core learning areas
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Manawatu?
Contact the school directly on 06-3542900, email admin@tkkmom.ac.nz, or visit www.tkkmom.ac.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 Manawatu is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Manawatu has 123 students, with an EQI of 506 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Manawatu in 2023-03, 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
- crimestats.co.nz