Takapuna Normal Intermediate
26 Northcote Road, Takapuna · Auckland — North
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #158 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Takapuna Normal Intermediate received a regular ERO review in March 2025. Most learners achieve at or expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Years 7 and 8, with high attendance rates exceeding Ministry targets. The school demonstrates strong leadership that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement, with teachers using targeted information to maintain high expectations within a caring culture.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Takapuna looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Takapuna Normal Intermediate a good school?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate scores 86/100 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.
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 2.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+17.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · top quartile of band (n=539) · 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-03 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Board Administration as of October 2024
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Curriculum as of October 2024
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Management of Health, Safety and Welfare as of October 2024
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Personnel Management as of October 2024
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Finance as of October 2024
"As of October 2024, the Takapuna Normal Intermediate Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2022–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
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
Total revenue
$7.61M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$106k
Net assets / equity
$1.23M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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
2.1
2 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
$4.88M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,714
2018
$3.4M
2019
$3.7M
2020
$3.7M
2021
$4.1M
2022
$4.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 348
- Year 08 360
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 61.9%
- European/Pākehā 37.0%
- Other / MELAA 7.3%
- Māori 5.4%
- Pacific 3.6%
- International 3.4%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
dedicated class
Years accepted
Year 7-8
Location
26 Northcote Road, Takapuna. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Takapuna Normal Intermediate a good school?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate scores 86/100 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 2025-03 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in Board Administration as of October 2024
How do I enrol my child at Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 09-489 3940, email admin@tnis.school.nz, or visit www.tnis.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?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate has 727 students, with an EQI of 371 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Takapuna Normal Intermediate in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 5 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
- tnis.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz