Schools in Hāwera
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 10 schools in and around Hāwera (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 8 primary, 2 secondary. Hāwera Christian School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
10 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hāwera ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing59Trajectory16ERO review81 - View profile →
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Academic67Outcomes38Retention63Wellbeing0Trajectory40ERO review58 - 9TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · Composite · 118 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Hāwera schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera Christian School is a full primary school serving 55 students in Hāwera. The 2018 ERO review found almost all students, including Māori, achieve at or above expectations in reading, with most meeting expectations in writing and mathematics. The school provides well-targeted support for students with additional learning needs and fosters a collaborative, respectful culture underpinned by its Christian character.
Full source-linked profile →Tawhiti School
Tawhiti School's recent ERO review found that learner achievement outcomes are improving, with a large majority of students achieving at or above curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. The school has strengthened teacher capability in writing through targeted professional learning, though an equity gap between boys and girls in writing remains. School leadership fosters a culture of high quality teaching with clear expectations and well-developed learning sequences across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Turuturu School
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.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Hawera)
St Joseph's School is focusing on mathematics programme effectiveness to raise achievement for all learners. The school has existing systems, internal expertise, and external support available to build collective responsibility for mathematics teaching and learning. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Te Paepae o Aotea
Te Paepae o Aotea's 2024 ERO review found that most Year 7 students meet expected literacy and mathematics levels, but fewer than half of students in Years 8-10 do. School attendance remains low, though an improvement strategy is in place. Leaders are committed to embedding high-quality teaching and addressing equity gaps, and learners have multiple opportunities to develop literacy and mathematics skills across the curriculum.
Full source-linked profile →Ramanui School
Ramanui School's 2025 ERO review found that the majority of learners are not yet making sufficient progress, with only a small majority meeting expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. Strengths include a strong sense of belonging and inclusive school culture with effective support for learners needing additional assistance. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hāwera schools
What schools are in Hāwera?
Hāwera has 10 schools on our records (8 primary, 2 secondary): Te Paepae o Aotea, Hāwera Christian School, Matapu School, Auroa School, Hāwera Primary School, Ramanui School, St Joseph's School (Hawera), Tawhiti School, Turuturu School, TKKM o Ngati Ruanui. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hāwera?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hāwera Christian School ranks highest among Hāwera schools (92/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Te Paepae o Aotea leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hāwera?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Hāwera does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Hāwera address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hāwera schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).