Tarrangower School
25 Manson Street, Taumarunui · Waikato
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,836 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Tarrangower School as of 2024-11-19. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Taumarunui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Tarrangower School a good school?
Tarrangower School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Well-developed curriculum achievement plan with clear benchmark expectations in mathematics and literacy
- Nurturing and inclusive community with settled classrooms and high levels of student engagement
- Strong support systems for students with high needs through teacher aides guided by external experts
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 164.8/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+44.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
72/100 from ERO review 2021-12 · near band median (n=544) · 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): 72/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-12-17 · Shelley Booysen, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Effective systems and processes are now in place that allow teachers and leaders to identify those who are at risk of not achieving, identify their needs and monitor their progress.
- The school has made good progress in developing a local curriculum informed by parent and whānau aspirations and engagement with local iwi.
- Leaders and teachers have established a foundation of values, leadership, tone, climate and relationships likely to sustain and improve student learning.
- The board has strengthened its ability to meet statutory responsibilities with clear and measurable strategic goals focused on accelerating progress of at-risk students.
- Two compliance matters require attention: all non-teaching staff must have current Police Vets and appointment processes must meet background check requirements.
"Leaders and teachers have established a foundation of values, leadership, tone, climate and relationships likely to sustain and improve student learning - engagement, progress and achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2021. 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
164.8
6 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
$0.94M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,437
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 7
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 7
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 80.3%
- European/Pākehā 18.0%
- Pacific 13.1%
- Asian 3.3%
Location
25 Manson Street, Taumarunui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Tarrangower School.
Taumarunui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.6km · 293 roll
40
-14 vs this
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Full Primary · 1.5km · 64 roll
75
+21 vs this
Taumarunui Primary School
Full Primary · 2.4km · 147 roll
43
-11 vs this
Turaki School
Full Primary · 2.5km · 176 roll
63
+9 vs this
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Composite · 4.3km · 92 roll
95
+41 vs this
Manunui School
Full Primary · 6.6km · 162 roll
51
-3 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Tarrangower School a good school?
Tarrangower School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-12 review identified 5 key findings. Effective systems and processes are now in place that allow teachers and leaders to identify those who are at risk of not achieving, identify their needs and monitor their progress.
How do I enrol my child at Tarrangower School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8958960, email office@tarrangower.school.nz, or visit www.tarrangower.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?
Tarrangower School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tarrangower School has 61 students, with an EQI of 549 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tarrangower School in 2021-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 2 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz