He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
Significant Challenges Present, Early Signs of Recovery
ERO found that He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangarūrū has experienced significant turmoil since the last review in 2021, with frequent principal changes causing instability in teaching and learning. However, the recent appointment of a new principal, improved governance practices, and positive classroom relationships provide early signs that the kura is beginning to stabilise. ERO has placed the school on ongoing monitoring and is considering statutory intervention to ensure legal obligations are met.
Source: ERO, 20 June 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
2916 Old Russell Road, Punaruku, Hikurangi
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What families ask about He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
- Does He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru teach?
- He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru teaches Year 1–8.
- What is He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 559. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 41 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is June 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 2005
- Principal
- Delwynne Simon
- Urban/rural setting
- Rural other
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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Next steps in the education journey
No intermediate or high schools found within 5km.
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About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
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