Paparimu School
3 Matheson Road, Paparimu · Auckland — South
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #391 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Paparimu School is working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for most students, with most achieving at or above national expectations in reading and a large majority in writing, though less than half meet expectations in mathematics. The school has strengths in its localised curriculum, inclusive learning environment, and school-wide achievement tracking systems. A gender disparity exists in achievement, with girls outperforming boys across all subjects, and acceleration support for at-risk students is evident in reading and writing but less pronounced in mathematics.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Paparimu looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Paparimu School a good school?
Paparimu School scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A localised curriculum that engages students in their learning
- An inclusive learning environment that promotes equitable opportunities for students
- School-wide systems and processes that track and monitor student achievement
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+0.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
80/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · above band median (n=406) · 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): 80/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-07-30 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- School is working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for most students; most achieving at or above national expectations in reading and large majority in writing, but less than half in mathematics
- Gender disparity exists in achievement where girls outperform boys across reading, writing and mathematics
- School effectively accelerates progress for most at-risk students in reading and writing; much lower acceleration evident in mathematics
- Localised curriculum well embedded and reflects community and environment with strong commitment to bicultural practices
- Students requiring additional learning support well catered for with clear processes and individualised support interventions
"Leadership and stewardship ensures a positive and supportive environment that is conducive to student learning and wellbeing. There are collegial and trusted relationships between the leaders, teachers and trustees."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. 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
0.0
· 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
$0.41M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,180
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 6
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 6
- Year 08 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 100.0%
- Māori 23.5%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
Location
3 Matheson Road, Paparimu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Paparimu School.
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Frequently asked
Is Paparimu School a good school?
Paparimu School scores 80/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-07 review identified 6 key findings. School is working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for most students; most achieving at or above national expectations in reading and large majority in writing, but less than half in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Paparimu School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2925861, email admin@paparimu.school.nz, or visit www.paparimu.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?
Paparimu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Paparimu School has 34 students, with an EQI of 454 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Paparimu School in 2019-07, signed by Phil Cowie. 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