Atea College
21 Domain Road, Panmure · Auckland — Central
In summary
Atea College underwent a special ERO review in October 2024 that identified significant compliance concerns, including missing building documentation, a teacher without a valid practising certificate, and unvetted staff. Since the review, the school has taken prompt action to address these issues, with the principal and board demonstrating commitment to resolving safety concerns and arranging external expert inspections. No composite score is currently available.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Panmure looking for an independent setting.
Is Atea College a good school?
Atea College 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
- School has promptly responded to identified compliance issues since onsite review
- Principal and board have demonstrated commitment to addressing safety concerns
- External expert checks on fire alarms and building inspection conducted
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
2024-10-21 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School did not have Building Warrant of Fitness or Compliance Schedule at time of onsite review
- A registered teacher did not hold a valid practising certificate; non-teaching staff lacked police vets
- School managers had not yet been assessed by Ministry of Education as Fit and Proper Persons
- Since onsite review, school obtained police vets for all staff and updated teacher registrations
- Building inspection confirmed building 'safe to be occupied' with recommendations for safety improvements
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm."
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
$0.01M
Per-student funding · 2022
$943
2018
$0.0M
2019
$0.0M
2020
$0.0M
2021
$0.0M
2022
$0.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 1
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 1
- Year 09 1
- Year 10 1
- Year 11 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 14.3%
Location
21 Domain Road, Panmure. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Atea College.
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Full Primary · 0.3km · 72 roll
47
Auckland Montessori College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.3km · 32 roll
32
Panmure Bridge School
Full Primary · 0.8km · 222 roll
45
Panmure District School
Full Primary · 1.1km · 183 roll
85
Tāmaki School
Full Primary · 1.2km · 179 roll
64
Sommerville School
Specialist School · 1.2km · 382 roll
85
Frequently asked
Is Atea College a good school?
Atea College 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 2024-10 review identified 6 key findings. School did not have Building Warrant of Fitness or Compliance Schedule at time of onsite review
How do I enrol my child at Atea College?
Contact the school directly on 09-5705873, email admin@ateacollege.com, or visit www.ateacollege.com. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Atea College is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Atea College has 14 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Atea College in 2024-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 2 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz