Paparore School
157 West Coast Road, Awanui · Northland
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #204 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Paparore School's 2017 ERO review found the school achieves equitable outcomes for Māori and other children, with high levels of achievement in reading and mathematics. The school's culturally responsive curriculum, strong leadership focus on equity and excellence, and effective partnerships with whānau support sustained achievement across all learners. The school's composite score is 83.
Best suited for
Students in Awanui looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Paparore School a good school?
Paparore School scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Sustained high achievement levels across all children, with particular progress in addressing disparity for boys and Māori in writing since 2012
- Strong culturally responsive practices inclusive of local marae, iwi, hapū, and tikanga
- Effective partnership with whānau and parents who are involved in acceleration planning
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=468) · why? ▼ hide
+11.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2017-10 · top quartile 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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-10-25 · Graham Randell, ERO
- The school is achieving equitable outcomes for Māori and other children, with high levels of achievement in reading and mathematics at National Standards
- Senior leadership team prioritises equity and excellence, with targeted support provided for priority learners and accelerated progress through the ALL programme
- The school's culturally responsive curriculum and bicultural vision effectively support Māori children to achieve success as Māori
- Collaborative governance and leadership with strong relational trust have resulted in continuous improvement and sustainable practices over time
- Teachers are becoming increasingly skilful in developing strategies for accelerating learning, particularly in writing, which they share across the school
"The senior leadership team comprises the principal and two deputy principals. All have a long term commitment to the school community and take responsibility for enhancing the curriculum and raising student achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2017. 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
$1.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,985
2018
$1.4M
2019
$1.6M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.2M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 30
- Year 02 26
- Year 03 33
- Year 04 30
- Year 05 21
- Year 06 25
- Year 07 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 82.7%
- European/Pākehā 43.6%
- Pacific 11.2%
- Asian 4.5%
- Other / MELAA 1.7%
Location
157 West Coast Road, Awanui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Paparore School.
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Composite · 2km · roll n/a
75
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Contributing · 4.8km · 49 roll
84
0 vs this
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Full Primary · 8.1km · 30 roll
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Composite · 9.2km · 202 roll
73
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Kaitaia Intermediate
Intermediate · 9.9km · 197 roll
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Waihārara School
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Frequently asked
Is Paparore School a good school?
Paparore School scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2017-10 review identified 5 key findings. The school is achieving equitable outcomes for Māori and other children, with high levels of achievement in reading and mathematics at National Standards
How do I enrol my child at Paparore School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4067360, email principal@paparore.school.nz, or visit www.paparore.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?
Paparore School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Paparore School has 179 students, with an EQI of 483 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Paparore School in 2017-10, signed by Graham Randell. 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