Tapora School
1 Okahukura Road, Tapora · Auckland — North
In summary
Tapora School's 2022 ERO review identified an inclusive learning climate where the small school size enables teachers to know children well and create a safe environment. The local curriculum is responsive to learner needs, and multi-level classrooms support understanding of learning progressions for seamless transitions. No composite score was assigned in this review.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Tapora looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Tapora School a good school?
Tapora 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
- An inclusive learning climate where the small size of the school enables teachers to know children well, creating a safe learning environment
- The local curriculum is responsive to the needs of all learners
- Multi-level classrooms enable teachers to know learning progressions that allow for seamless transitions
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
2022-12-19 · Filivaifale Jason Swann, Northern Region | Te Tai Raki
- An inclusive learning climate where the small size of the school enables teachers to know children well, creating a safe learning environment
- The local curriculum is responsive to the needs of all learners
- Multi-level classrooms enable teachers to know learning progressions that allow for seamless transitions
- ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the impact of collaborative partnerships with whānau and the school community on positive outcomes for all learners
"an inclusive learning climate where the small size of the school enables teachers to know children well, creating a safe learning environment"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2016. 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
$0.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,738
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.8M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 2
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 1
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 77.8%
- Asian 22.2%
- Māori 16.7%
- Other / MELAA 5.6%
Location
1 Okahukura Road, Tapora. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Tapora School.
Frequently asked
Is Tapora School a good school?
Tapora 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 2022-12 review identified 4 key findings. An inclusive learning climate where the small size of the school enables teachers to know children well, creating a safe learning environment
How do I enrol my child at Tapora School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4221835, email office@tapora.school.nz, or visit www.tapora.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?
Tapora School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tapora School has 18 students, with an EQI of 441 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tapora School in 2022-12, signed by Filivaifale Jason Swann. 4 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