TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
139 Stock Road, Flaxmere · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,688 of scored NZ schools
In summary
The 2016 ERO review found students confidently display behaviour reflecting whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations, speak Māori with confidence in rich learning contexts, and benefit from strong governance. Te Aho Matua principles guide learning across the kura, students are nurtured in an environment supporting tū rangatira, and professional development for kaiako positively impacts language development. Composite score: 85.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Flaxmere looking for a state-funded setting.
Is TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga a good school?
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga scores 58/100 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
- Te Aho Matua principles guide and underpin all learning across the kura marautanga
- Students are nurtured in an environment that encourages and supports tū rangatira
- Sustained and targeted professional development for kaiako is having positive impact on student language development
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 70% · L2 70% · UE 70% · above band median (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 0% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 0% · bottom 10% of band (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
60% to Y13 · below band median (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+38.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2016-11 · 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2016-11-18 · Lynda Pura-Watson, ERO
- Students confidently display behaviour and attitudes that reflect the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi
- Students speak Māori with confidence and pride, immersed in rich and relevant language learning contexts
- Strong governance and well-documented review support the whānau to ensure the kura provides appropriate high quality education
- Kura whānau effectively use the Pīpīwharauroa framework to build a safe and caring learning environment
- Student progress and achievement is monitored well through Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori (NWRM) with regular reporting to whānau and board
"Strong governance and well documented review support the whānau to ensure that the kura provides an appropriate and high quality education for its students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2016. 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
70.0%
7 of 10 leavers
-13.3pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
70.0%
7 of 10 leavers
-13.3pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
70.0%
7 of 10 leavers
-13.3pt 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.
60.0%
2024 cohort · 10 students
-23.3pt 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
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
$2.86M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,087
2018
$2.0M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$2.9M
2022
$2.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 22
- Year 02 28
- Year 03 12
- Year 04 29
- Year 05 14
- Year 06 23
- Year 07 24
- Year 08 20
- Year 09 23
- Year 10 8
- Year 11 18
- Year 12 14
- Year 13+ 8
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 97.9%
- Pacific 6.8%
- European/Pākehā 3.8%
- Other / MELAA 0.4%
Location
139 Stock Road, Flaxmere. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga.
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Flaxmere College
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Full Primary · 2.3km · 430 roll
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Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
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Bridge Pa School
Full Primary · 2.8km · 105 roll
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga a good school?
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga scores 58/100 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 2016-11 review identified 5 key findings. Students confidently display behaviour and attitudes that reflect the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga?
Contact the school directly on 06-8795235, email tkkmonkkh@gmail.com. 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 Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga has 237 students, with an EQI of 552 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga in 2016-11, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz