# Takapuna Normal Intermediate

**Type:** Intermediate (State)  
**Gender:** Co-Educational  
**Address:** 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland  
**Region:** Tāmaki Herenga Tāngata  
**Total roll:** 727  
**Equity Index (EQI):** 371  
**Founded:** 1970  
**Website:** <http://www.tnis.school.nz/>  

## Latest ERO review (2025-03-03)

**Author:** Sharon Kelly, ERO  
**Composite score:** 84/100  
**Source:** <https://www.ero.govt.nz/institution/1524/takapuna-normal-intermediate#report-32504>

### Key findings
- Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Years 7 and 8
- Learners report that they are proud, feel safe and connected to the school community
- Strategic and effective leadership fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Almost all learners participate in at least one extra-curricular activity in their time at the school
- School data over time indicates learners feel more confident and comfortable throughout their transition into the school

### Verbatim quotes from ERO
> _"Strategic and effective leadership foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement."_ — ERO, 2025-03-03 (leadership)

> _"Teachers and leaders maintain a focus on gaining sound foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics to enhance access to a broad curriculum and promote lifelong, globally connected learners."_ — ERO, 2025-03-03 (curriculum)

> _"Learners report that they are proud, feel safe and connected to the school community."_ — ERO, 2025-03-03 (wellbeing)

## Audited financials (year ended 2024)

- **Total revenue:** $7.61M
- **Surplus/(deficit):** +$106,226
- **Net assets/equity:** $1.23M
- **Audit opinion:** unmodified
- **Source:** <https://tnis.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Annual-Report-2024.pdf>

## International student programme

- **Annual tuition:** NZ$15,640
- **ESOL support:** dedicated class
- **Year groups accepted:** Year 7-8
- **SIEBA member:** yes
- **Source:** <https://tnis.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TNIS-International-Learners-Guide-copy_compressed.pdf>

## Tags

`accepts_international_students` · `sieba_member` · `consistent_excellence` · `surplus_latest_year` · `audit_unmodified_multi_year` · `holidays_act_disclosure_open` · `related_party_disclosure` · `state_school` · `coeducational` · `intermediate_7_8` · `eqi_low_need` · `international_students_accepted` · `reviewed_by_prolific_director`

## Machine-readable siblings

- JSON: <https://schoolsnearme.co.nz/api/school/takapuna-normal-intermediate/facts.json>
- ERO history (markdown): <https://schoolsnearme.co.nz/api/school/takapuna-normal-intermediate/ero-history.md>

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