Takapuna School
23 Auburn Street, Takapuna · Auckland — North
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #772 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Takapuna School's 2023 ERO review found strengths in collaborative and embedded teaching practices, leadership focused on continuous improvement through internal evaluation, and strong whānau, community and ākonga engagement with learning. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students in Takapuna looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Takapuna School a good school?
Takapuna School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Successful transition of international students into the school
- Well-supported learning environment for international students
- Strong pastoral care systems
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=536) · why? ▼ hide
-19.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2023-08 · above band median (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-08-17 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code
- At the time of review, there were 5 international students and 0 exchange students attending the school
- Students are successfully transitioned into the school and are well supported to succeed in their learning
- The school provides a very good standard of education including English language tuition and full access to the Takapuna School Curriculum
- International students benefit from strong pastoral care systems and have many opportunities to participate in school activities
"At the time of this review, there were 5 international students and 0 exchange students attending the school."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2023. 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
$3.15M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,902
2018
$3.4M
2019
$3.1M
2020
$3.3M
2021
$3.3M
2022
$3.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 48
- Year 02 47
- Year 03 72
- Year 04 60
- Year 05 63
- Year 06 72
- Year 07 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 55.9%
- European/Pākehā 41.9%
- Other / MELAA 9.8%
- Māori 4.5%
- Pacific 3.8%
- International 1.3%
Location
23 Auburn Street, Takapuna. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Takapuna School.
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Frequently asked
Is Takapuna School a good school?
Takapuna School scores 75/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-08 review identified 5 key findings. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code
How do I enrol my child at Takapuna School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4896339, email office@tps.school.nz, or visit www.tps.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 School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Takapuna School has 399 students, with an EQI of 375 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Takapuna School in 2023-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz