Schools in Kamo
Whangarei · Northland
There are 7 schools in and around Kamo, Whangarei (Northland) — 4 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. Te Kamo 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.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kamo 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing73Trajectory61ERO review89 - View profile →
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Wellbeing92Trajectory36ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review64 - View profile →
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Academic78Outcomes4Retention74Wellbeing97Trajectory86ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic71Outcomes29Retention74Wellbeing35Trajectory28ERO review71 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory52ERO review76
What the record says about Kamo schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Kamo School
Te Kamo School received a Te Ara Huarau review in August 2022. The school demonstrates a strong relational approach to supporting students in an inclusive environment, with reflective leadership that informs curriculum design and implementation. Teachers focus on high-quality, relevant teaching practices that engage students. The school has a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Hurupaki School
Hurupaki School is a contributing primary school in Kamo with 339 students. ERO's 2023 review found that teachers and leaders work collaboratively to design a responsive curriculum, and that systems and processes support strong teacher capability for continuous improvement. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Totara Grove School
Totara Grove School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as compliant. The school underwent a board assurance review in September 2023. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Matarau School
Matarau School's February 2025 ERO review found most learners achieving at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, with large majorities in writing and mathematics, with no significant inequities between groups. Students demonstrate confidence and strong sense of belonging. The school has well-embedded structured literacy in junior classes and has prioritised consistent schoolwide implementation of structured literacy and mathematics for 2025.
Full source-linked profile →Excellere College
Excellere College is a composite school in Kamo, Whangarei, with a roll of 341 students. An ERO review in July 2023 identified the school's committed and collaborative staff, strong use of Christian values to enhance relationships, and supportive school community as strengths. The school is working with ERO to enhance knowledge and use of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and embed culturally responsive teaching and learning, with professional learning in these areas identified as a priority.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kamo High School
Te Kamo High School has made valuable progress since its 2020 ERO review, with improvements in leadership, school operations, and student wellbeing through strengthened pastoral systems and increased whānau engagement. Student outcomes have improved in attendance, literacy, numeracy, and NCEA achievement, particularly for male and Māori students. The school has strong pastoral support systems and visible school values, though it is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kamo Intermediate School
Te Kamo Intermediate School is an intermediate school in Kamo, Whangarei, with a roll of 687 students. ERO's 2022 Te Ara Huarau review found the school and ERO are working together to evaluate how pedagogical practices realise the school's vision of 'Together Building Tomorrow'. Strengths include the leadership team and staff commitment to innovative teaching approaches for equitable outcomes, professional development focused on authentic localised curriculum, and skilled tailoring of programmes to meet adolescent learners' needs.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kamo schools
What schools are in Kamo?
Kamo, Whangarei has 7 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): Te Kamo High School, Excellere College, Hurupaki School, Totara Grove School, Te Kamo Intermediate School, Te Kamo School, Matarau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kamo?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kamo School ranks highest among Kamo schools (77/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Te Kamo High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kamo?
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 Kamo 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 Kamo address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kamo 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).