Schools in Maungakaramea
Northland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Maungakaramea (Northland) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Maungakaramea 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 Maungakaramea 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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87
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Wellbeing86Trajectory96ERO review83 - View profile →
56
/ 100 composite
Academic71Outcomes34Retention68Wellbeing57Trajectory33ERO review68
What the record says about Maungakaramea schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea School is a full primary school in Maungakaramea, Tai Tokerau, with a roll of 112 students. The school's most recent ERO review in September 2023 identified well-established school values, strong connections between the school, whānau, community, and local businesses, and a cohesive staff with shared goals as key strengths. The board of trustees is committed to building community connections and ensuring educational success for all tamariki.
Full source-linked profile →Tauraroa Area School
Tauraroa Area School's board assurance review (November 2024) found the board has attested to regulatory and legislative requirements across curriculum, health and safety, welfare, personnel management, finance, and assets. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding police vetting of non-teaching and unregistered employees under the Education and Training Act 2020; the board has since addressed this. The board affirms compliance with curriculum requirements and management of health, safety, welfare, finance and assets.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Maungakaramea schools
What schools are in Maungakaramea?
Maungakaramea has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Tauraroa Area School, Maungakaramea School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Maungakaramea?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Maungakaramea School ranks highest among Maungakaramea schools (87/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Tauraroa Area 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 Maungakaramea?
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 Maungakaramea 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 Maungakaramea address.
Decile or EQI — how are Maungakaramea 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).