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Takapuna Normal Intermediate

26 Northcote Road, Takapuna · Auckland — North

Total roll 727
EQI 371
Founded 1970
84

Composite score

Strong

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Accepts international students (SIEBA member) SIEBA member Consistent excellence (≥80 composite, 2+ cycles) Surplus in 2024 Unmodified audit, 2 years Holidays Act compliance disclosure Related-party transaction disclosed State school Co-educational Intermediate (Years 7-8) EQI 371 (low need) Accepts international students Reviewed by Filivaifale Jason Swann (11-school portfolio)

Latest ERO review

2025-03-03 · Sharon Kelly, ERO

ERO report
  • Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Years 7 and 8
  • Learners report that they are proud, feel safe and connected to the school community
  • Strategic and effective leadership fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Almost all learners participate in at least one extra-curricular activity in their time at the school
  • School data over time indicates learners feel more confident and comfortable throughout their transition into the school
"Strategic and effective leadership foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement."
— ERO, 2025-03-03 (leadership)

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

wellbeing 85 → 86 (+1)

Both reports affirm strong wellbeing outcomes, but with a notable shift in emphasis. The 2022 report stressed that "ākonga wellbeing is consistently well-promoted and sustained" through systematic approaches and a classroom culture of "respect, inclusion, empathy, collaboration, and safety." By 2025, the focus broadened to learner agency and transition success, with learners reporting they "feel safe and connected to the school community" and data showing "learners feel more confident and comfortable throughout their transition into the school."

2022-11 → 2025-03 diff source

Audited financials

Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified

Annual report

Total revenue

$7.61M

Surplus / (deficit)

+$106k

Net assets / equity

$1.23M

2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)

International students

SIEBA member · Day school only

ESOL support

dedicated class

Years accepted

Year 7-8