Taupaki School
Cottle Road, Henderson · Auckland — North
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #617 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Taupaki School's November 2024 ERO review found most students achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, though Māori students show stronger achievement in mathematics with disparities evident in writing and reading. School leadership collaborates strategically with evidence-based professional development, teachers tailor engaging curriculum with explicit teaching, and strong relationships support positive engagement. The school achieved a composite score of 74.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Henderson looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Taupaki School a good school?
Taupaki School scores 77/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
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 7.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+8.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
74/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · bottom quartile of band (n=520) · 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): 74/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-19 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code
- No international students were enrolled at the time of the ERO review
"The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 established under section 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2023–2024. 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
7.3
1 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
$2.20M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,839
2018
$2.0M
2019
$2.0M
2020
$2.0M
2021
$2.2M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 36
- Year 02 37
- Year 03 27
- Year 04 24
- Year 05 23
- Year 06 34
- Year 07 22
- Year 08 29
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 87.1%
- Māori 15.7%
- Asian 12.0%
- Pacific 3.6%
- Other / MELAA 2.0%
- International 0.8%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
Cottle Road, Henderson. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Taupaki School a good school?
Taupaki School scores 77/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 3 key findings. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
How do I enrol my child at Taupaki School?
Contact the school directly on 09-8109855, email office@taupaki.school.nz, or visit www.taupaki.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?
Taupaki School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Taupaki School has 249 students, with an EQI of 427 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Taupaki School in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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
- taupaki.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz