Edgewater College
32 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,820 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Edgewater College's 2020 ERO review found student achievement in NCEA has generally increased since 2016, with most students entering below expected literacy and numeracy levels reaching expected levels by the end of Year 9. The school has developed curriculum innovations and teaching approaches that result in high student engagement. The ERO noted strengths in collaborative leadership, a learning environment that engages students, and well-developed pastoral and learning support networks.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Pakuranga looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Edgewater College a good school?
Edgewater College scores 54/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Collaborative improvement-focused work of the board and school leaders
- Strong leadership focus on providing a learning environment that engages students in learning
- Well-developed pastoral and learning support networks supporting students' wellbeing and learning
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 88% · L2 77% · UE 49% · above band median (n=109) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 16% · Te Pūkenga 4% · Industry 2% · below band median (n=102) · why? ▼ hide
86% to Y13 · top quartile of band (n=115) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 154.2/1k · suspensions 5.8/1k · exclusions 5.2/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+6.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2020-02 · above band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-02-20 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- Student achievement in NCEA has generally increased since 2016, with most significant increase at Level 3
- Most students beginning Year 9 below expected literacy and numeracy levels attain at least expected level by end of Year 10
- Curriculum innovations and teaching developments have resulted in increasingly responsive curriculum with high student engagement
- School's partnership with Te Tahawai marae provides learning environment affirming te reo and tikanga Māori
- Lower retention rates for boys, particularly Māori, contribute to continuing disparity in boys' achievement
"A collaborative, improvement-focused partnership between the board and school leaders supports school development. Trustees receive useful information from leaders to inform their decision making."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$11.61M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$170k
Net assets / equity
$3.24M
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
88.1%
133 of 151 leavers
+4.2pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
76.8%
116 of 151 leavers
-2.0pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
49.0%
74 of 151 leavers
-5.7pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
86.1%
2024 cohort · 151 students
+4.3pt vs 2023
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
154.2
152 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
5.8
7 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
5.2
5 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 5
- Social and Community Services 3
- Service Industries 2
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
$6.48M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,252
2018
$5.5M
2019
$7.2M
2020
$6.0M
2021
$6.4M
2022
$6.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 128
- Year 10 119
- Year 11 154
- Year 12 134
- Year 13+ 109
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 44.1%
- Asian 33.9%
- European/Pākehā 23.3%
- Māori 22.3%
- Other / MELAA 6.6%
Location
32 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Edgewater College.
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Frequently asked
Is Edgewater College a good school?
Edgewater College scores 54/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-02 review identified 5 key findings. Student achievement in NCEA has generally increased since 2016, with most significant increase at Level 3
How do I enrol my child at Edgewater College?
Contact the school directly on 09-5769039, email business@edgewater.school.nz, or visit www.edgewater.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?
Edgewater College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Edgewater College has 632 students, with an EQI of 497 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Edgewater College in 2020-02, signed by Steve Tanner. 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
- edgewater.ibcdn.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz