Turuturu School
194 Glover Road, Hāwera · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,129 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Turuturu School's most recent ERO review (October 2024) found that most students, including Māori boys, achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, mathematics, and writing. The school demonstrates collaborative teaching practice and an inclusive learning environment where learners develop a strong sense of belonging. Leaders foster high expectations, teaching teams implement well-planned learning opportunities, and parents and whānau are actively included as partners in their child's education.
Best suited for
Students in Hāwera looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Turuturu School a good school?
Turuturu School scores 70/100 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
- Leaders foster an inclusive culture among staff that promotes high expectations for learner success
- Teaching teams are highly collaborative, implementing well-planned learning opportunities that facilitate relevant knowledge and skills
- Parents and whānau are purposefully included as partners in learning with many opportunities to support and actively collaborate in their child's 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 25.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+0.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
79/100 from ERO review 2024-10 · above band median (n=406) · 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): 79/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-10-11 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students, including Māori boys, achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics, and the majority in writing
- Collaborative practice between staff has resulted in a highly cohesive response that has impacted positively on learner engagement, progress and achievement outcomes
- Learners develop a strong sense of belonging at school, supporting positive wellbeing, in a highly inclusive learning environment
- Raising achievement in writing, and targeting equitable outcomes for Māori girls, is a priority for leadership to address
- Lifting regular attendance for Māori learners is an identified priority
"Leaders effectively undertake their roles, implementing sound systems, processes and practices to achieve the identified priorities and meet the needs of learners."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2023–2024. 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
25.1
3 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
$2.42M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,975
2018
$1.9M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$2.3M
2021
$2.3M
2022
$2.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 47
- Year 02 60
- Year 03 35
- Year 04 38
- Year 05 48
- Year 06 50
- Year 07 13
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 76.3%
- Māori 32.6%
- Asian 9.9%
- Pacific 6.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.6%
Location
194 Glover Road, Hāwera. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Turuturu School.
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Frequently asked
Is Turuturu School a good school?
Turuturu School scores 70/100 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 2024-10 review identified 5 key findings. Most students, including Māori boys, achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics, and the majority in writing
How do I enrol my child at Turuturu School?
Contact the school directly on 06-2782200, email admin@turuturu.school.nz, or visit www.turuturu.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?
Turuturu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Turuturu School has 304 students, with an EQI of 466 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Turuturu School in 2024-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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