Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Kiatere Street, Ratana · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,185 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Ratana looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana a good school?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana scores 69/100 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
- Strong cultural identity and sense of belonging developed through integrated teaching of Morehutanga, whakamoemiti and teachings of Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Ratana
- Supportive pouako who scaffold, encourage and show genuine care for uri with additional learning needs
- Collaborative leadership that works to promote positive outcomes and holistic development
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.
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standdowns 47.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+143.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
62/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · bottom quartile of band (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): 62/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-03 · Tiwana Hibbs, Te Uepū ā-Motu – Māori Review Services
- Uri are well supported to grow as leaders of Ngāti Morehu and practice tikanga of Morehutanga with confidence
- Less than half of uri achieved at curriculum expectations in Te Reo Matatini in 2023; better achievement in Pāngarau
- Child Protection Policy and physical restraint training require priority attention from poumarumaru and kaimahi
- Kura annual accounts for 2022 and 2023 not prepared, audited or submitted to Ministry as required in recent years
- Human resource management practices need strengthening, particularly staff selection and personnel file management
"Uri are well supported to grow as leaders of Ngāti Morehu. Māhere karioi ā-tau includes a focus on developing understanding of kaupapa significant to Morehutanga."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2025. 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
47.6
1 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
$0.64M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,677
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.6M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 8
- Year 02 11
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 12
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 7
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 100.0%
- European/Pākehā 16.4%
- Other / MELAA 3.6%
- Asian 1.8%
Location
Kiatere Street, Ratana. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana.
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Frequently asked
Is Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana a good school?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana scores 69/100 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 2025-02 review identified 5 key findings. Uri are well supported to grow as leaders of Ngāti Morehu and practice tikanga of Morehutanga with confidence
How do I enrol my child at Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana?
Contact the school directly on 06-3426781, email office@ratana.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?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana has 55 students, with an EQI of 534 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana in 2025-02, signed by Tiwana Hibbs. 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