Uruti School
11 Uruti Road, New Plymouth · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Uruti School as of 2009-12-24. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Uruti School's 2018 ERO review found that almost all children achieve at or above expectations in reading and mathematics, with most achieving well in writing. Teachers effectively accelerate learning for students who need it, and the school maintains strong partnerships with families and the community. The school currently has a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in New Plymouth looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Uruti School a good school?
Uruti School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The positive and respectful learning environment that supports students' engagement and learning
- Staff working collaboratively with each other, trustees and the community that promotes improved outcomes in learning
- Sound internal evaluation practice that informs decision making and future steps
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
2018-05-16 · Patricia Davey, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Almost all children achieve at or above expectations in reading and mathematics, and most achieve well in writing
- Teachers effectively accelerate learning for those students who need it
- Strong partnership with families and the wider community, good facilities and resources, and educational opportunities outside the classroom are sustained practices
- Te ao Māori and values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tuakana teina are evident within the environment
- Staff promote a caring and collaborative learning community that is inclusive of all and fosters children's wellbeing
"The board actively represents and serves the school community in its stewardship role, with student wellbeing, achievement and progress at the core."
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
—
· 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
$0.27M
Per-student funding · 2022
$44,424
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 2
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.7%
- Māori 33.3%
Location
11 Uruti Road, New Plymouth. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Uruti School a good school?
Uruti School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-05 review identified 5 key findings. Almost all children achieve at or above expectations in reading and mathematics, and most achieve well in writing
How do I enrol my child at Uruti School?
Contact the school directly on 06-7526841, email office@uruti.school.nz, or visit www.uruti.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?
Uruti School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Uruti School has 6 students, with an EQI of 472 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Uruti School in 2018-05, signed by Patricia Davey. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz