Aranga School
State Highway 12, Aranga · Northland
In summary
Aranga School's August 2024 ERO review found most students achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, with majority achieving in writing and mathematics. Students demonstrate strong sense of belonging, cultural confidence, and positive attitudes toward te reo Māori learning. Student attendance below Ministry targets has been identified as a priority for improvement. Composite score: 63.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Aranga looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Aranga School a good school?
Aranga School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Students have a strong sense of belonging and are confident in their identity, language and culture
- An integrated curriculum provides multiple opportunities for learning in and through te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori
- Teachers build positive relationships with students to support progress and achievement through individualised programmes
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-20 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most students are achieving at the expected curriculum level in reading and the majority of students in writing and mathematics
- Students have a strong sense of belonging, are confident in their identity, language and culture and have a positive attitude towards learning te reo Māori
- Regular student attendance is below the Ministry of Education targets; improving and maintaining student attendance is a priority for school leaders
- School leadership is strengthening conditions, in collaboration with whānau, hapū and iwi, to support learner success
- The board need to strengthen self-review processes to ensure alignment between policy, procedures and practice
"School leadership is strengthening conditions, in collaboration with whānau, hapū and iwi, to support learner success."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: qualified
Total revenue
$0.50M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$32k
Net assets / equity
$0.46M
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
0.0
· 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
$0.91M
Per-student funding · 2022
$57,024
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 2
- Year 04 3
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 1
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 87.5%
- European/Pākehā 31.3%
- Other / MELAA 12.5%
- Pacific 6.3%
- Asian 6.3%
Location
State Highway 12, Aranga. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Aranga School a good school?
Aranga School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-08 review identified 5 key findings. Most students are achieving at the expected curriculum level in reading and the majority of students in writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Aranga School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4390634, email admin@aranga.school.nz, or visit www.aranga.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?
Aranga School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Aranga School has 16 students, with an EQI of 534 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Aranga School in 2024-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz