Te Aratai College
85 Aldwins Road, Phillipstown · Canterbury
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Te Aratai College as of 2026-02-02. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Phillipstown looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Aratai College a good school?
Te Aratai College 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.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Aratai College a good school?
Te Aratai College 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?
We don't have a published ERO review on file yet. Check the ERO website directly.
How do I enrol my child at Te Aratai College?
Contact the school directly on 03-9820100, email office@tearatai.school.nz, or visit tearatai.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?
Te Aratai College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Aratai College has 1,248 students, with an EQI of 507 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
We don't have a published ERO review for Te Aratai College in our archive yet. The Education Review Office reviews most schools on a 3-4 year cycle.
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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz