Karaka School
12 Blackbridge Road, Papakura · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,045 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Karaka School's 2019 ERO review found the school effective in achieving equitable outcomes for students, with most meeting national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school successfully accelerates learning for Māori and other students needing support through well-developed systems for monitoring progress. Distributed, inclusive leadership and a culture of professional inquiry are key strengths.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Papakura looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Karaka School a good school?
Karaka School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strategic, collaborative leadership
- Robust systems and processes
- Culture of professional inquiry
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.
standdowns 21.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-8.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
86/100 from ERO review 2019-08 · top 10% of band (n=539) · 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): 86/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-08-15 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- The school is effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for students, with most students achieving at national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school is successful in accelerating learning for Māori and other students who need this through well-developed systems and processes for identifying, monitoring and evaluating rates of progress
- Leadership is distributed, inclusive and grown within the school community, maintaining high levels of relational trust
- Students experience a positive culture of learning that promotes collaboration, critical thinking and student agency with demonstrated resilience and persistence
- Parents and whānau are welcomed and involved as respected and valued partners in learning through appropriate consultation and communication strategies
"Leadership is distributed, inclusive and grown within the school community. School leaders maintain high levels of relational trust."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
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
21.9
3 this year · 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
$2.21M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,040
2018
$1.4M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$1.8M
2021
$1.7M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 27
- Year 02 22
- Year 03 28
- Year 04 39
- Year 05 31
- Year 06 36
- Year 07 25
- Year 08 26
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 75.0%
- Asian 18.4%
- Māori 13.9%
- Pacific 8.2%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
Location
12 Blackbridge Road, Papakura. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Karaka School a good school?
Karaka School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-08 review identified 5 key findings. The school is effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for students, with most students achieving at national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Karaka School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2948166, email admin@karaka.school.nz, or visit www.karaka.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?
Karaka School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Karaka School has 244 students, with an EQI of 403 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Karaka School in 2019-08, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz