Matua Ngaru School
47-49 Gilbransen Road, Kumeu · Auckland — North
Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #83 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Matua Ngaru School received a special ERO review in February 2020 during its establishment phase. The review found very well-led establishment with strong strategic planning to embed the school's vision and values, experienced governance, and well-developed inquiry-based curriculum approaches. The school demonstrated strong bicultural practices and valuable relationships with local iwi, Ngāti Whātua, with a composite score of 85.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Kumeu looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Matua Ngaru School a good school?
Matua Ngaru School scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Experienced governance with collaborative and effective leadership from EBoT and principal
- Vision and values are clearly embedded and guide decision-making at all levels
- Strong bicultural practices and valuable relationships with local iwi, Ngāti Whātua
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 15.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+99.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2020-02 · top quartile 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-02-05 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- The establishment phase has been very well led by the Establishment Board of Trustees, principal and leadership team
- School leaders have planned strategically to embed the school's vision and values throughout all school operations
- Teachers are developing a shared understanding of the school's curriculum with well-established inquiry-based approaches
- Senior leaders have developed coherent systems for monitoring and tracking student progress and achievement
- The school is very well placed to meet students' needs with a holistic focus on student wellbeing and success
"The establishment phase of work to open Matua Ngaru School has been very well led by the EBoT, the principal and leadership team."
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
15.3
4 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
$2.76M
Per-student funding · 2022
$4,895
2018
$0.3M
2019
$3.2M
2020
$1.9M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 68
- Year 02 76
- Year 03 92
- Year 04 64
- Year 05 82
- Year 06 76
- Year 07 48
- Year 08 37
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 68.9%
- Asian 21.1%
- Māori 10.7%
- Pacific 10.3%
- Other / MELAA 6.7%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
47-49 Gilbransen Road, Kumeu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Matua Ngaru School a good school?
Matua Ngaru School scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ 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. The establishment phase has been very well led by the Establishment Board of Trustees, principal and leadership team
How do I enrol my child at Matua Ngaru School?
Contact the school directly on 09-9729343, email aculverwell@matuangaru.school.nz, or visit www.matuangaru.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?
Matua Ngaru School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matua Ngaru School has 563 students, with an EQI of 399 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matua Ngaru School in 2020-02, signed by Steve Tanner.
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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz