TKKM o Tamarongo
169 Tasman Street, Opunake · Taranaki & Manawatū
In summary
The 2017 ERO review found concerns with students' academic achievement and the reliability of achievement information. Despite being a Māori medium kura, te reo Māori is not the language of instruction, with only five children using it conversationally. Professional leadership was identified as ineffective, with the principal unable to demonstrate understanding of key responsibilities. Strengths included students' happiness and interim support practices for families in need. Composite score: 20.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Opunake looking for a state-funded setting.
Is TKKM o Tamarongo a good school?
TKKM o Tamarongo has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Students in both classes appear to be happy
- The principal has established interim practices like providing food and health packs for children in need
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2017-06-30 · Lynda Pura-Watson, ERO
- Students' academic achievement is of concern; student achievement information is not reliable or valid
- Te reo Māori is not the language of instruction despite the school being a Māori medium kura; only five children use te reo Māori conversationally
- Professional leadership is ineffective; the principal is unable to demonstrate understanding of expectations and responsibilities and has not completed staff appraisal for a number of years
- Quality of education is inadequate with no programme evaluation to inform teachers how to modify teaching strategies
- Personnel matters are not carefully managed; recent appointment of staff member who cannot speak Māori contradicts the educational needs of students seeking Māori medium education
"Students' academic achievement is of concern. Although there is student achievement information available, it is not reliable or valid."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2017. 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
$0.80M
Per-student funding · 2022
$29,639
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- Pacific 11.1%
- European/Pākehā 7.4%
Location
169 Tasman Street, Opunake. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Tamarongo a good school?
TKKM o Tamarongo has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2017-06 review identified 5 key findings. Students' academic achievement is of concern; student achievement information is not reliable or valid
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Tamarongo?
Contact the school directly on 06-7617430, email tamarongo@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 Tamarongo is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Tamarongo has 27 students, with an EQI of 562 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Tamarongo in 2017-06, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz