Taradale High School
50 Murphy Road, Taradale · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #18 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Taradale looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Taradale High School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Taradale High School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 10% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board has attested compliance across all six major regulatory and legislative requirement areas
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
2023-08-01 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets
- Non-compliance identified: renewal of police vets for non-teaching staff every three years
- Board has taken steps to address the identified area of non-compliance
"As of September 2022, the Taradale High School, Board of Trustees has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
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Frequently asked
Is Taradale High School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Taradale High School scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 10% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-08 review identified 3 key findings. Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets
How do I enrol my child at Taradale High School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8442159, email office@ths.school.nz, or visit www.ths.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?
Taradale High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Taradale High School has 981 students, with an EQI of 448 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Taradale High School in 2023-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- ths.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz