Tomarata School
8 Pakiri Block Road, Wellsford · Auckland — North
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,382 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Tomarata School . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Tomarata School is a full primary in Wellsford currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention. ERO's March 2025 review found student attendance remains below the 80% target, though chronic absence is reducing. Achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved slightly with a small majority meeting expected curriculum levels. Teaching focuses on foundation skills with hands-on learning, and structured literacy and accelerated reading programmes are beginning to show positive results. Students with additional learning needs are well supported through inclusive teaching.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Wellsford looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Tomarata School a good school?
Tomarata 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
- Teaching programmes focus on foundation skills in reading, writing and mathematics with engaging and hands-on learning opportunities
- Structured literacy and accelerated reading programmes are beginning to show lifts in overall achievement
- Students with additional learning needs are well supported through inclusive teaching to make progress and achieve success
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 159.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-37.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
67/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · bottom quartile of band (n=406) · 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): 67/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-20 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Student attendance is behind the 80% target, though chronic absence is reducing over time
- Achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved slightly, with a small majority meeting or exceeding expected curriculum levels
- Structured literacy and accelerated reading programmes are beginning to show lifts in overall achievement
- Te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori have significantly strengthened through additional consultation with mana whenua
- The school is establishing planning and conditions that support improvements in the quality of education for learners
"Well considered leadership decisions and professional development in mathematics, structured literacy, and assessment for learning have built staff capability, and are beginning to lift student achievement."
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
159.3
7 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
$0.89M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,391
2018
$1.1M
2019
$1.2M
2020
$1.1M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$0.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 15
- Year 02 17
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 8
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 7
- Year 08 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 88.4%
- Māori 33.7%
- Pacific 11.6%
- Other / MELAA 3.5%
- Asian 1.2%
Location
8 Pakiri Block Road, Wellsford. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Tomarata School a good school?
Tomarata 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 2025-03 review identified 5 key findings. Student attendance is behind the 80% target, though chronic absence is reducing over time
How do I enrol my child at Tomarata School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4237022, email office@tomarata.school.nz, or visit www.tomarata.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?
Tomarata School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tomarata School has 86 students, with an EQI of 468 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tomarata School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 3 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