Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Freyberg Street, Palmerston North CBD · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,891 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Palmerston North CBD looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit a good school?
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit scores 52/100 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
- Individualised learning programmes responding to student interests, strengths, needs and aspirations
- Physical, emotional and social wellbeing very well supported through social worker and specialist access
- Students regularly consulted and involvement in decision-making
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.
L1 60% · L2 60% · UE 40% · below band median (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 1% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 0% · bottom quartile of band (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
80% to Y13 · above band median (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+4.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
72/100 from ERO review 2017-06 · near 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): 72/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-06-26 · Dr Lesley Patterson, ERO
- This TPU is effectively promoting and supporting positive outcomes for students with key practices supporting student engagement and success
- Students benefit from individualised learning programmes that respond well to their interests, strengths, needs and aspirations
- Student health and wellbeing needs are very well supported through targeted programmes and regular access to relevant specialists
- Many processes and practices effectively support student engagement and success, including regular goal-setting and review activities
- Support for transitions to further training or work is improving with strengthened transition planning processes
"Aspects of the leadership, management and organisation of this TPU are effective."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2017. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
60.0%
6 of 10 leavers
-25.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
60.0%
6 of 10 leavers
-11.4pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
40.0%
4 of 10 leavers
+11.4pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
80.0%
2024 cohort · 10 students
-5.7pt vs 2023
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
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Social and Community Services 1
- Creative Industries 1
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
$0.15M
Per-student funding · 2022
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2018
$0.1M
2019
$0.1M
2020
$0.2M
2021
$0.2M
2022
$0.2M
Location
Freyberg Street, Palmerston North CBD. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit a good school?
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit scores 52/100 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 2017-06 review identified 5 key findings. This TPU is effectively promoting and supporting positive outcomes for students with key practices supporting student engagement and success
How do I enrol my child at Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit?
Contact the school directly on 06-3535690, email TriggsM@freyberg.ac.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit 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 Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit in 2017-06, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 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