Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
29 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #145 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre achieved a composite score of 76 in its 2017 special review. The centre demonstrates strengths in transition processes and social-emotional wellbeing support through the Mana Potential framework, with almost all students successfully progressing to school, further education or employment. Attendance rates remain below target, though recent improvements have been noted.
Best suited for
Students in Gisborne looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre a good school?
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre scores 87/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong support from managing school (Gisborne Girls' High School) with regular principal-director meetings and significant resourcing
- Excellent transition processes in and out of the centre, described as well-considered and inclusive with clear roles and responsibilities
- Positive identification and support of students' social and emotional wellbeing through the Mana Potential framework
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 2017.
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
insufficient roll history · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2017-10 · above 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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-10-17 · Alan Wynyard, ERO
- The centre is achieving some positive outcomes for students, with almost all students successfully transitioning back to school, further education or employment
- Attendance rates remain below target at only 28% achieving 80% or more, although recent improvements have been noted
- A strength is the positive way the centre identifies and works with students' social and emotional wellbeing using the Mana Potential framework
- ILPs are well designed for social and emotional wellbeing but not all explicitly meet MOU expectations for numeracy and literacy goals
- Too much whole class teaching does not address individual needs; students would benefit from further opportunities to practise targeted literacy and numeracy skills
"The centre director and staff have been strongly supported by the managing school, Gisborne Girls' High School. The principal is responsible for the director's appraisal. They meet regularly. The director provides strong pedagogical leadership and has experience as a Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2017. Click a point to read that review.
Location
29 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre.
Gisborne Central School
Contributing · 0.9km · 377 roll
72
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Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · 1km · 530 roll
62
-25 vs this
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1km · 31 roll
25
-62 vs this
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.1km · 774 roll
56
-31 vs this
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 657 roll
67
-20 vs this
Mangapapa School
Contributing · 1.2km · 434 roll
78
-9 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre a good school?
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre scores 87/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2017-10 review identified 6 key findings. The centre is achieving some positive outcomes for students, with almost all students successfully transitioning back to school, further education or employment
How do I enrol my child at Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre?
Contact the school directly on 06-8686092. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre has 0 students, with an EQI of 569 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre in 2017-10, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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