TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Stack Road, Port Waikato · Waikato
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Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #84 of scored NZ schools
In summary
ERO's 2018 follow-up review found students confident in Tainuitanga knowledge and identity, with most able to participate in learning through te reo Māori. Kaiako have implemented effective language acquisition strategies, though self-review practices require further refinement. The school achieved a composite score of 73.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Port Waikato looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato a good school?
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Students demonstrate confidence in Tainuitanga knowledge and identity
- Range of experiences affirm the value of Tainuitanga for students through participation in significant Tainui events
- Kaiako have adopted effective language acquisition strategies and teaching approaches to accelerate Māori language learning
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
+63.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
73/100 from ERO review 2018-05 · near band median (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): 73/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-05-28 · Lynda Pura-Watson, ERO
- Students are well prepared and confident in their knowledge of Tainuitanga and display confidence in their identity
- Most students can participate in learning activities through the medium of Māori language; improvements evident in classrooms with older students providing good role models
- Self review practices have improved but require time for refinement and consolidation
- The board of trustees is focused on developing their capability for effective governance with improved understanding of responsibilities
- Recruitment and retention of suitably qualified teachers remains a challenge for the kura, particularly given its rural location
"The tumuaki has continued to consolidate her leadership skills and capabilities. External support, including appraisal feedback, has provided direction and purpose for the development of leadership within the kura."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. 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
$0.51M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,042
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 11
- Year 02 8
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 11
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 8
- Year 07 8
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- European/Pākehā 7.1%
- Pacific 1.8%
- Asian 1.8%
- Other / MELAA 1.8%
Location
Stack Road, Port Waikato. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato a good school?
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-05 review identified 6 key findings. Students are well prepared and confident in their knowledge of Tainuitanga and display confidence in their identity
How do I enrol my child at TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato?
Contact the school directly on 09-2329756, email tari@tepuaha.school.nz, or visit tepuaha.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 Te Puaha o Waikato 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 Puaha o Waikato has 56 students, with an EQI of 540 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato in 2018-05, 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