Secondary (Year 9-15) · State

Tararua College

Churchill Street, Pahiatua · Wellington

Total roll 374

EQI 510

Founded 1960

Composite score

Established

B+

Below median

Rank #120 of scored NZ schools

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Surplus in 2021 Revenue grew 18.8% Holidays Act compliance disclosure State school Co-educational Secondary school (Secondary (Year 9-15)) EQI 510 Reviewed by Patricia Davey (16-school portfolio)

Best suited for

Students aged 13-18 in Pahiatua looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.

Is Tararua College a good school?

Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Tararua College scores 74/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

Recently developed model of flexibility and responsiveness within the Junior curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners through student centred planning
A shared understanding of the literacy and numeracy skills students need for success obtained by involvement in the 2022 Literacy and Numeracy pilots
Established partnerships with learning providers, contributing schools, parents, whanau and the local community

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

2023-02-15 · Kathy Lye, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini

ERO report

School has developed a flexible and responsive junior curriculum model designed to meet learner needs through student-centred planning
Shared understanding of literacy and numeracy skills needed for student success obtained through 2022 Literacy and Numeracy pilots
Established partnerships with learning providers, contributing schools, parents, whanau and the local community
Focus on improving Year 9 and 10 literacy and numeracy outcomes through identification of effective teaching strategies
Need to develop evaluation tools and systems to provide teachers, learners and parents with progress and achievement information

"a recently developed model of flexibility and responsiveness within the Junior curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners through student centred planning"
— ERO, 2023-02-15 (curriculum)

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

Audited financials

Year ended 2021 · Audit opinion: n/a

Annual report

Total revenue

$6.36M

Surplus / (deficit)

+$22k

Net assets / equity

$1.16M

2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)

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Frequently asked

Is Tararua College a good school?

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2023-02 review identified 5 key findings. School has developed a flexible and responsive junior curriculum model designed to meet learner needs through student-centred planning

How do I enrol my child at Tararua College?

Contact the school directly on 06-3768344, email admin@tc.school.nz, or visit www.tararuacollege.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?

Tararua College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.

What is the roll size?

Tararua College has 374 students, with an EQI of 510 (higher socio-economic need).

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Tararua College in 2023-02, signed by Kathy Lye. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.

Data transparency

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Last updated

15 Feb 2023

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