Tokoiti School
2 Leman Street, Tokoiti · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,814 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Tokoiti School's March 2025 ERO review found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with high quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. Leadership fosters a positive and inclusive environment supporting equitable outcomes, while professional learning in structured literacy and mathematics builds teacher capability. The school achieved a composite score of 82.
Best suited for
Students in Tokoiti looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Tokoiti School a good school?
Tokoiti School scores 55/100 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
- Leadership successfully fosters a positive and inclusive environment that well supports the work towards realising excellent and equitable outcomes for learners
- Students' high levels of reading have been sustained over time; they are well supported to develop sound skills in writing and mathematics
- Professional learning and development in structured literacy and structured mathematics builds teacher capability to support successful outcomes for students
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 69.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-2.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · top 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-03 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Success and progress for all learners is increasing
- Learners benefit from high quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- Leadership successfully fosters a positive and inclusive environment that well supports work towards excellent and equitable outcomes for learners
- The school has significantly improved achievement and progress for those learners most at risk of not achieving since the previous review
- The school should improve its collection and use of information gathered through community consultation to inform strategic planning and curriculum decisions
"Leadership successfully fosters a positive and inclusive environment that well supports the work towards realising excellent and equitable outcomes for learners."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2025. 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
69.8
1 this year · 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
$0.45M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,508
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$1.0M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 6
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 75.0%
- Māori 13.9%
- Asian 8.3%
- Pacific 2.8%
Location
2 Leman Street, Tokoiti. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Tokoiti School a good school?
Tokoiti School scores 55/100 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 2025-03 review identified 5 key findings. Success and progress for all learners is increasing
How do I enrol my child at Tokoiti School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4178756, email office@tokoiti.school.nz, or visit www.tokoiti.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?
Tokoiti School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tokoiti School has 36 students, with an EQI of 525 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tokoiti School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 3 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