Paparoa School
14 Franklin Road, Paparoa · Northland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,750 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Paparoa School . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Paparoa School has significantly strengthened its leadership and governance, with improved processes for policy review and achievement monitoring. The school has achieved notable progress for Māori students in reading and mathematics, and has built strong collaborative relationships between leadership, teachers, trustees and community. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students in Paparoa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Paparoa School a good school?
Paparoa School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong collaborative relationships between principal, teachers, trustees and community
- Well-resourced classrooms with respectful relationships and positive learning environments
- Effective implementation of intensive literacy support programmes for priority learners
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 69.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-2.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2021-05 · top quartile of band (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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-05-20 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- Leadership and governance capability and capacity have been significantly strengthened through improved processes for policy review, principal reporting, and achievement monitoring
- School culture and community engagement have improved significantly with positive re-engagement of parents and whānau, and students developing confidence in their culture and identity
- Māori students have made accelerated progress in reading and mathematics, with boys making good progress in reading
- Schoolwide approaches to planning and assessment have been developed with standardised assessment tools informing baseline achievement information
- The school roll has grown and continued roll growth is predicted, reflecting improved community support
"Leadership and governance capability and capacity have been significantly strengthened. Trustees and staff have worked collaboratively to improve areas of governance and management"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2021. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$0.65M
Surplus / (deficit)
$5k
Net assets / equity
$0.24M
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
69.3
1 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
$0.44M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,271
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 9
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 65.1%
- Māori 44.2%
- Pacific 11.6%
- Asian 7.0%
Location
14 Franklin Road, Paparoa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Paparoa School a good school?
Paparoa School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-05 review identified 5 key findings. Leadership and governance capability and capacity have been significantly strengthened through improved processes for policy review, principal reporting, and achievement monitoring
How do I enrol my child at Paparoa School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4317379, email admin@paparoa.school.nz, or visit www.paparoa.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?
Paparoa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Paparoa School has 43 students, with an EQI of 468 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Paparoa School in 2021-05, 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
- web.archive.org
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz