Turakina School
State Highway 3, Turakina · Taranaki & Manawatū
In summary
Turakina School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2024, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as compliant. The school's most recent ERO board assurance review took place in September 2024.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Turakina looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Turakina School a good school?
Turakina School 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
- Leaders set and pursue coherent improvement goals and targets focused on improving outcomes for learners
- Leaders support teachers to use evidence-based learning and teaching practices proven to promote student success
- Teaching and learning approaches are engaging and responsive across the breadth and depth of The New Zealand Curriculum
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
2024-09-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students achieve to curriculum expectation in reading and writing; the majority are achieving at expected levels in mathematics.
- Achieving equity for Māori learners in reading, writing and mathematics remains a priority for the school to address.
- The majority of learners attend school regularly; leaders have implemented processes to monitor attendance and its impact on learner achievement.
- Students are well-supported through effective inclusion and wellbeing strategies to have a strong sense of belonging to the school.
- Leaders use student learning information well to inform professional learning for staff that improves outcomes for learners.
"Most students achieve to curriculum expectation in reading and writing; the majority are achieving at expected levels in mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. 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
$0.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,260
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 1
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 8
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 53.6%
- Māori 46.4%
- Pacific 7.1%
- Other / MELAA 3.6%
Location
State Highway 3, Turakina. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Turakina School.
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- no score yet
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South Makirikiri School
Full Primary · 9km · 142 roll
73
Fordell School
Full Primary · 10.1km · 144 roll
84
Huntley School (Marton)
Full Primary · 12.5km · 147 roll
84
James Cook School
Full Primary · 13.8km · 156 roll
64
Frequently asked
Is Turakina School a good school?
Turakina School 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 2024-09 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieve to curriculum expectation in reading and writing; the majority are achieving at expected levels in mathematics.
How do I enrol my child at Turakina School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3273864, email admin@turakina.school.nz, or visit sites.google.com. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Turakina School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Turakina School has 28 students, with an EQI of 508 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Turakina School in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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