Tangowahine School
Tangowahine Valley Road, Tangowahine · Northland
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In summary
Tangowahine School's July 2024 ERO review found that some students are achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though most need accelerated progress to meet expected levels by Year 8. The school's composite score is 48. School leadership demonstrates improvement focus and purpose, actively engaging external support networks, with high expectations for learning and behaviour supporting improved student engagement and attendance, though regular attendance remains below Ministry targets.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tangowahine looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Tangowahine School a good school?
Tangowahine School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- School leadership is improvement focused and acts with purpose and urgency
- Leaders actively engage with external support networks to enhance teaching and learning
- High expectations for learning and behaviour support student engagement and improved attendance
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-07-12 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Some students are achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- Most students need to make accelerated progress to achieve at expected curriculum levels by end of Year 8
- Regular student attendance is below Ministry of Education targets
- School leadership is improvement focused and acts with purpose and urgency to support learner success
- Teachers are increasingly implementing a responsive curriculum and improving consistency in teaching and learning
"School leadership is improvement focused and acts with purpose and urgency to support learner success."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2017 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$0.43M
Surplus / (deficit)
$1k
Net assets / equity
$0.25M
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
151.6
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
$0.59M
Per-student funding · 2022
$23,789
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 4
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 88.0%
- Māori 52.0%
- Pacific 4.0%
Location
Tangowahine Valley Road, Tangowahine. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Tangowahine School.
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Dargaville High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 9.5km · 361 roll
47
Dargaville Intermediate
Intermediate · 9.8km · 165 roll
50
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Full Primary · 10.1km · 110 roll
76
Dargaville Primary School
Contributing · 10.3km · 406 roll
73
Tangiteroria School
Full Primary · 11.3km · 35 roll
81
Frequently asked
Is Tangowahine School a good school?
Tangowahine School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-07 review identified 6 key findings. Some students are achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Tangowahine School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4397032, email office@tws.school.nz, or visit www.tangowahine.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?
Tangowahine School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tangowahine School has 25 students, with an EQI of 513 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tangowahine School in 2024-07, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz