Tamatea High School

What Tamatea High School does

Tamatea High School is a state co-educational secondary school located in the Tamatea suburb of Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, operating under the Ministry of Education and governed by a Board of Trustees under the Education and Training Act 2020. Founded in 1975, the school serves approximately 400 students across Years 9-13 (ages 13-18), with a student demographic that is 55% Māori and 40% European/Pākehā. It is part of the Ahuriri Kāhui Ako (Community of Learning), a cluster of seven local schools led by the school's former principal. The school's core offering is the New Zealand Curriculum at NCEA Levels 1-3, structured around a distinctive Year 9 homeroom model in which a single kaiako teaches core subjects in an integrated setting, alongside a Year 10 broad-based programme and full NCEA Levels 1-3 pathways including Trades Academy @ EIT. A 2023-launched Rumaki i te Reo Māori immersion class (Years 9-10) delivers core subjects in Te Reo Māori, reflecting the school's bicultural and Māori-medium commitment.

Underlying technology is commodity ed-tech rather than proprietary: ultra-fast broadband, school-wide WiFi, high-spec Apple iMacs for Photography/Design/Music, the Skool Loop mobile app for parent communications, the Kamar student portal for grades and schedules, SchoolDocs for policy management, and Google Forms for internal workflows. The school also operates Fairhaven Satellite School on-site for learners with additional support needs.

Revenue comes almost entirely from government funding: per-pupil operational grants from the Ministry of Education plus $150 per student under the government donations scheme (in lieu of compulsory fees). The school charges no domestic school donation; additional revenue streams include a $50 per student annual sports contribution and fees from a small international student cohort (e.g., a Brazilian government scholarship programme). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via open enrolment, annual Open Days, and the Ahuriri Community of Learning network. The school operates a single campus with no subsidiaries, no private ownership, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Tamatea High School

Legal name

Tamatea High School

Website

https://tamatea.school.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tamatea High School is a state co-educational secondary school in Napier, New Zealand, serving approximately 400 students across Years 9-13. It delivers NCEA qualifications, a Year 9 homeroom model, a 2023-launched Rumaki Māori immersion class, and structured career pathways via partnerships with EIT and Hawke's Bay employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• NCEA programmes
• Māori immersion education
• Careers and pathways
• Arts and sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Napier

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - Donations Scheme: Tamatea High School receives $150 per student from the Ministry of Education under the government's donations scheme (for decile 1-7 schools). The school does not charge a school donation to families. This provides approximately $45,000 annually based on 300 students.
2. Sports Contribution: $50 per student per year for up to four sports, contributing towards national and regional sport affiliation fees, competition fees and equipment purchase
3. International Student Fees: International students pay fees for education services including homestay accommodation and academic programmes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tamatea High School is a state co-educational secondary school in Napier, New Zealand, delivering secondary education for approximately 400 students in Years 9 to 13. The school offers the New Zealand Curriculum including NCEA Levels 1-3, a Year 9 Homeroom programme, a Year 10 broad-based programme, the Rumaki i te Reo Māori immersion class, plus arts, culture, sports, and careers/transition programmes focused on meaningful post-school pathways.

Product overview

Tamatea High School is a co-educational secondary school (approximately 400 students) in Napier, New Zealand, established in 1975. The school offers a comprehensive educational programme structured around NCEA qualifications at Levels 1-3 (Years 11-13) with dedicated Year 9 and 10 junior programmes. The curriculum includes a unique Year 9 Homeroom Programme where students learn core subjects with one teacher in integrated settings, as well as specialized pathways including a Māori Language Immersion Class (Rumaki i te Reo Māori) launched in 2023, Arts & Culture, Sports, and Careers & Transition programmes. The school provides digital engagement through the Skool Loop mobile app. A distinguishing feature is the small-school environment enabling personalized learning pathways and strong relationships between teachers and students, with emphasis on Māori culture (55% Māori student population) and holistic education aligned with the vision 'E tipu, e rea. Ka tipu koe hei tangata' (Growing good people for a changing world).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCEA Level 1 Programme Year 11 NCEA Level 1 qualification programme aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum. Students select five Level 1 subjects including compulsory English and/or Te Reo Māori, plus Kai - Food & Nutrition and Visual Arts. Targeted at Year 11 students aged 15-16 seeking foundational NCEA qualification.
• NCEA Level 2 Programme Year 12 NCEA Level 2 qualification programme. Students select six subjects at Level 1 or 2, including compulsory English and/or Te Reo Māori plus four electives. Includes Design Technology, Digital Technology, and Trades Academy (EIT) options.
• NCEA Level 3 Programme Year 13 NCEA Level 3 qualification programme with University Entrance preparation. Students select five subjects from Levels 1-3 across Art, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Design Technology, Digital Technologies, English, ESOL, Gateway, Health, History, Mathematics, Music, PE, Physics, Sciences, Social Studies, Te Ao Haka, Te Reo Māori, and Trades Academy @EIT.
• Year 9 Homeroom Programme Year 9 programme with a homeroom learning environment where students are taught core subjects by one Kaiako (teacher) in integrated and meaningful ways. Compulsory subjects include Life Readiness, Street Dance, Food & Nutrition, Horticulture, and Māori Performing Arts.
• Year 10 Programme Year 10 broad-based programme covering essential learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum. Students study compulsory subjects plus two optional full-year courses such as Art or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).
• Rumaki i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Immersion Class) Māori language immersion class for Year 9 and 10 students launched in 2023. Provides immersion and bilingual pathways where core subjects (Social Studies, Health, Science, PE, Maths, Technology) are delivered in Te Reo Māori, with English taught separately.
• Arts & Culture Programme Comprehensive arts programme including RockQuest, Speech Competitions, Debating, Kapa Haka, Music Bands, Art & Photography, and Digital Arts. Features high-specification Apple iMacs for Photography, Design and Music. In 2023 the school won the national RockQuest competition.
• Sports Programme Extensive sports programme offering Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Athletics, Rugby, Netball, Badminton, Kī-o-rahi, Touch, Dance, Hockey, Cross Country, Waka Ama, Squash, Triathlon, and Orienteering. Partners with William Colenso College for competitive sports.
• Careers & Transition Programme Comprehensive careers programme assisting students with licence preparation (Learner's and Restricted), CV preparation, work experience, Trades Academy coordination, scholarship applications, Gateway placements, and pathway planning. Operated from the Careers room by Mrs Morgan and Mrs Loughran.
• International Student Programme Programme for international students including academic study, English language learning (ESOL), cultural exchange, homestay accommodation, and NCEA qualification pathways. Managed by International Dean Whaea Meredith Ellingham.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40% of 2019 school leavers found employment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EIT (Eastern Institute of Technology / Te Pūenga)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2020Strong pathway partnership with EIT for trades courses, diploma programmes, and degree pathways. Many students pursue pre-employment trades courses, certificates and diplomas at EIT after leaving school. EIT provides lunch at Scholars Restaurant for top scholars and offers first year scholarships.
• Ahuriri Employer PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2019Collaboration between six Napier secondary schools (Tamatea High, William Colenso, Napier Girls', Taradale High School, Sacred Heart College, Napier Boys' High) with Hawke's Bay employers including Spark, Pak n Save Tamatea, Port of Napier, BDO Accounting and Napier City Council. Goal is to facilitate connection between students and employers.
• Pak'nSave TamateacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2019Partnership providing early morning work (5:30am-8am shifts) for senior students. Students gain real work experience, must provide CV and go through interview process. Pak'nSave management team has been very supportive of students and school, with kapa haka group performing at new store opening.
• Ahuriri Community of Learning (Kāhui Ako)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with six schools: Tamatea Intermediate, Tamatea Primary, Fairhaven School, Porritt School, Westshore School, and Onekawa School. Led by Robin Fabish as Lead Principal, focused on seamless learning from pre-school through tertiary and improving student achievement across the community.
• Connected FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic organisation created to support schools like Tamatea High to strengthen connections to former students who want to give back to their old school. Working with alumni to establish mentorship and career support programmes.
• Rotary Club of TaradaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides support for students who display grit and determination through the Kelvin Tremain Memorial Education Trust. Funds provided to Tamatea students for tutoring support and Chromebooks for BYOD environment.
• Matariki Tū Rākau (NZ Forestry)minorOthersFunding and support for Matariki tree planting project. School planted native ngahere with nearly $60,000 for plants, irrigation, electricity, mulch and landscaping, dedicated to memory of Heitia Hiha and Marg Hiha.
• Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMāori iwi organisation with whakapapa connections to the school. Involved in ngahere blessing and Matariki celebrations. School's Kāhui Mātauranga includes representatives from seven local marae.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Napier Girls' High School: State single-sex girls' secondary school in Napier and Ahuriri Employer Partnership member. Competes with Tamatea for female Year 9–13 enrolments in the same Hawke's Bay market.
• Napier Boys' High School: State single-sex boys' secondary school in Napier, also part of the Ahuriri Employer Partnership. Serves the same Year 9–13 cohort from the same Hawke's Bay community, providing a direct alternative for families in Tamatea's catchment.
• Flaxmere College: Co-educational state secondary school in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay, serving a high-Māori roll similar to Tamatea. Co-won the 2023 RockQuest national title with Tamatea as the combined band 'Te Whanau Puoro', making it a cultural and demographic peer as well as a competitor.
• Karamu High School: Co-educational state secondary school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, with a predominantly Māori roll and a strong focus on Māori-medium and culturally responsive education. Closely comparable to Tamatea on demographics, scale, and cultural positioning within the wider Hawke's Bay region.
• Taradale High School: Co-educational state secondary school in Napier, Hawke's Bay, serving Years 9–13. Co-member of the Ahuriri Employer Partnership consortium with Tamatea, operating in the same local market and competing for the same domestic and international student pool.
• William Colenso College: Co-educational state secondary school in Napier, Hawke's Bay, and Tamatea's partner for competitive sports participation. Co-member of the Ahuriri Employer Partnership, making it a direct competitor and collaborator in the same catchment.
• Sacred Heart College, Napier: State-integrated Catholic co-educational secondary school in Napier, part of the Ahuriri Employer Partnership. Operates in the same Hawke's Bay market and competes for the same Year 9–13 students, with a faith-based value proposition that overlaps with Tamatea's values-based PRIDE framework.

Regional players

• Central Hawke's Bay College: Co-educational state secondary school in Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay. Serves a more rural catchment than Tamatea but operates the same Year 9–13 NCEA model with a similar pathway-focused, employer-linked approach in the same broader region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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