Pakuranga Intermediate
43 Reeves Road, Pakuranga · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,563 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Pakuranga Intermediate's 2024 ERO review found that outcomes for learners are becoming more equitable, particularly in mathematics, with most learners achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics. However, achievement gaps remain for Māori and Pacific learners in writing and for Māori boys in reading. The school's leadership sets improvement targets, teachers create orderly learning environments and support English language learners, and staff work collaboratively to improve teaching practice.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Pakuranga looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Pakuranga Intermediate a good school?
Pakuranga Intermediate scores 61/100 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
- Leadership sets and pursues improvement targets including acceleration of progress for learners at risk
- Teachers create an orderly learning environment and focus on supporting learners with English as an additional language
- Teachers work collaboratively to inquire into aspects of teaching practice to improve learner progress
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 13.9/1k · suspensions 2.8/1k · exclusions 2.9/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+11.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
54/100 from ERO review 2024-08 · bottom 10% of band (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): 54/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Outcomes for learners are becoming more equitable, especially in mathematics
- The majority of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- The achievement for Māori and Pacific learners in writing and for Māori boys in reading is lower than other groups of students
- Learners experience a positive and inclusive school environment which supports their sense of belonging
- School leadership is strengthening relational trust and embedding the conditions necessary for effective teaching and learning
"Outcomes for learners are becoming more equitable, especially in mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$7.44M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$71k
Net assets / equity
$0.69M
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
13.9
6 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
2.8
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
2.9
1 this year · 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
$6.15M
Per-student funding · 2022
$19,289
2018
$4.1M
2019
$4.9M
2020
$5.5M
2021
$5.8M
2022
$6.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 153
- Year 08 157
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 38.2%
- Asian 32.9%
- European/Pākehā 23.5%
- Māori 21.9%
- Other / MELAA 11.0%
- International 0.3%
Location
43 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Pakuranga Intermediate a good school?
Pakuranga Intermediate scores 61/100 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 2024-08 review identified 5 key findings. Outcomes for learners are becoming more equitable, especially in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Pakuranga Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 09-5761860, email office@pakurangaint.school.nz, or visit www.pakurangaint.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?
Pakuranga Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Pakuranga Intermediate has 319 students, with an EQI of 486 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Pakuranga Intermediate 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
- crimestats.co.nz