TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
52 Alexander Crescent, Otara · Auckland — South
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #428 of scored NZ schools
In summary
The school has a strong te reo Māori immersion environment where students show confidence and passion for learning with good wellbeing. However, almost 50% of students are below expected levels in reading and writing, and mathematics achievement is an area of urgent concern. The school has a long history of statutory intervention since 2004 but has made positive recent developments with new leadership and all teachers now fully registered. The composite score is 60.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Otara looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara a good school?
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Students demonstrate confidence, passion for learning, and a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing
- Strong immersion in te reo Māori language-rich environment with value for immersion education
- Positive relationships between whānau and kaimahi; high level of trust and commitment 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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+26.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
60/100 from ERO review 2018-10 · bottom quartile 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): 60/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-10-19 · Lynda Pura-Watson, ERO
- Students show confidence and a passion for learning in an environment that nurtures their wellbeing
- Almost 50% of students are below or well below expected levels in reading and writing; mathematics achievement is an urgent area of concern
- Long history of statutory intervention since 2004; positive recent developments with new principal and board established, all teachers now fully registered
- Whānau participation has increased and are committed to strengthening understanding of Te Aho Matua
- More collaborative and professional culture evident; ongoing support needed to foster deep professional leadership
"Achievement data shows that almost 50% of students are below or well below the expected levels in pānui and tuhituhi. Achievement in pāngarau is an urgent area of concern."
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
$1.13M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,287
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 14
- Year 02 18
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 8
- Year 05 10
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 9
- Year 08 10
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 90.2%
- Pacific 30.4%
- European/Pākehā 5.4%
- Asian 1.1%
Location
52 Alexander Crescent, Otara. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara.
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Te Hīkoi
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara a good school?
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-10 review identified 5 key findings. Students show confidence and a passion for learning in an environment that nurtures their wellbeing
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara?
Contact the school directly on 09-2746687, email admin@piripono.school.nz, or visit www.piripono.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 Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara has 92 students, with an EQI of 542 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara in 2018-10, 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