Schools in East Tamaki
Auckland · Auckland — South
There are 2 schools in and around East Tamaki, Auckland (Auckland — South) — 2 primary. East Tamaki School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in East Tamaki ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory21ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory30ERO review63
What the record says about East Tamaki schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of July 2022, with confirmation of board administration and curriculum requirements. The school had a board assurance review in May 2024. No composite score data is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Rongomai School
Rongomai School is developing effectiveness towards achieving equitable and excellent outcomes, with upward trends in writing and mathematics and positive shifts in Māori children's achievement. The school has developed strong relationships with whānau and values students' cultural practices. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about East Tamaki schools
What schools are in East Tamaki?
East Tamaki, Auckland has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): East Tamaki School, Rongomai School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in East Tamaki?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — East Tamaki School ranks highest among East Tamaki schools (74/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for East Tamaki?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in East Tamaki does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific East Tamaki address.
Decile or EQI — how are East Tamaki schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).