TKKM o Te Koutu
41 Russell Road, Rotorua Central · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,165 of scored NZ schools
In summary
ERO's 2021 regular review found students immersed in a rich te reo Māori and Spanish language learning environment with strong models from kaiako and community. The school demonstrates strong connections to Te Arawa identity and local iwi relationships, with deliberate practices creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students are supported to develop meaningful connections with others, and kaiako and whānau hold high expectations with positive encouragement.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Rotorua Central looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is TKKM o Te Koutu a good school?
TKKM o Te Koutu scores 69/100 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
- Rich language learning environment with students naturally conversing in te reo Māori and Spanish
- Strong connections to Te Arawa identity and local iwi relationships
- High expectations from kaiako and whānau with meaningful praise and encouragement
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 100% · L2 86% · UE 79% · top 10% of band (n=109) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 3% · Te Pūkenga 0% · Industry 1% · bottom quartile of band (n=102) · why? ▼ hide
86% to Y13 · top quartile of band (n=115) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+46.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
80/100 from ERO review 2021-06 · above band median (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): 80/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-06-09 · Darcy Te Hau, ERO
- Students are immersed in a rich environment for language learning with strong models of te reo from all kaiako and community members
- Students are supported to develop connections and relationships with others, with strengthened kura relationships with Ngāti Whakaue and the wider local community
- A deliberate and planned approach has been taken to embed positive practices across the kura with a welcoming and inclusive leadership approach
- Students demonstrate high achievement with many achieving above national level in NCEA Levels 1-3 and University Entrance
- There are new initiatives yet to be embedded including monitoring and reporting on local curriculum outcomes and designing assessment tools that better reflect Te Aho Matua and Te Arawa/Ngāti Whakaue aspirations
"A deliberate and planned approach has been taken to embed positive practices across the kura. Whānau appreciate the welcoming and inclusive nature of kura leaders."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2021. 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
100.0%
14 of 14 leavers
0.0pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
85.7%
12 of 14 leavers
-7.2pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
78.6%
11 of 14 leavers
-7.1pt 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.
85.7%
2024 cohort · 14 students
-7.2pt 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
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 6
- Creative Industries 2
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
$3.62M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,818
2018
$2.6M
2019
$3.0M
2020
$3.7M
2021
$3.8M
2022
$3.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 32
- Year 02 24
- Year 03 32
- Year 04 31
- Year 05 39
- Year 06 32
- Year 07 24
- Year 08 31
- Year 09 18
- Year 10 21
- Year 11 26
- Year 12 19
- Year 13+ 25
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 99.5%
- European/Pākehā 2.7%
- Pacific 1.6%
- Other / MELAA 0.5%
- Asian 0.3%
Location
41 Russell Road, Rotorua Central. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with TKKM o Te Koutu.
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87
+18 vs this
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Contributing · 1.1km · 249 roll
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-24 vs this
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Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 1,120 roll
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Intermediate · 1.3km · 270 roll
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Te Koutu a good school?
TKKM o Te Koutu scores 69/100 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 2021-06 review identified 5 key findings. Students are immersed in a rich environment for language learning with strong models of te reo from all kaiako and community members
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Te Koutu?
Contact the school directly on 07-3494273, email kara@koutu.school.nz, or visit tekoutu.blogspot.co.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 Te Koutu is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
TKKM o Te Koutu has 369 students, with an EQI of 485 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Te Koutu in 2021-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 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