Te Matauranga
206 Finlayson Avenue, Clendon Park · Auckland — South
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #668 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Te Matauranga is a contributing school in Clendon Park, Auckland, with a roll of 342 students. The 2017 Board Assurance Review found approximately 80 percent of children achieved at or above National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics, with systematic reductions in achievement disparities between Māori learners and other students. The school's composite score is 88.
Best suited for
Students in Clendon Park looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Te Matauranga a good school?
Te Matauranga 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.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leaders and teachers have developed the capacity and capability to accelerate learning for all children at risk of not achieving their potential
- Affirming and caring relationships are at the heart of children's learning success
- Creative and innovative learning opportunities that engage children closely and contribute to high levels of achievement
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-18.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
88/100 from ERO review 2017-09 · top 10% of band (n=471) · 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): 88/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-09-07 · Violet Tu'uga Stevenson, ERO
- Most children (approximately 80 percent) achieve at or above the National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics
- Small levels of disparity between Māori learners and the rest of the school have been systematically reduced over time
- School processes that enable achievement of equity and excellence are highly effective
- School has successfully addressed in-school disparity in educational outcomes through well-focused, embedded processes and practices
- The Puna'oa o Le Atamai Samoan bilingual unit offers clear benefits for children affirmed in their language, culture and identity
"The school's processes that enable achievement of equity and excellence are highly effective. Leaders and teachers have developed the capacity and capability to accelerate learning for all children at risk of not achieving their potential."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2012–2017. 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
0.0
· 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
$2.95M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,618
2018
$2.8M
2019
$2.9M
2020
$3.2M
2021
$3.3M
2022
$2.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 36
- Year 02 44
- Year 03 50
- Year 04 38
- Year 05 47
- Year 06 45
- Year 07 27
- Year 08 32
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 71.6%
- Māori 28.1%
- Asian 12.3%
- European/Pākehā 7.3%
- Other / MELAA 1.5%
Location
206 Finlayson Avenue, Clendon Park. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Matauranga.
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Frequently asked
Is Te Matauranga a good school?
Te Matauranga 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 2017-09 review identified 5 key findings. Most children (approximately 80 percent) achieve at or above the National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Te Matauranga?
Contact the school directly on 09-2669493, email office@tms.school.nz, or visit www.tematauranga.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 Matauranga is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Matauranga has 342 students, with an EQI of 503 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Matauranga in 2017-09, signed by Violet Tu'uga Stevenson. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz