Schools in Panmure
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 9 schools in and around Panmure, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 6 primary, 2 secondary. Panmure District 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.
9 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Panmure 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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Wellbeing91Trajectory100ERO review71 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory76ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing81Trajectory24ERO review85 - 4Ruapotaka School
Panmure · Full Primary · 152 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing20Trajectory99ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory18ERO review62 - View profile →
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Wellbeing47Trajectory11ERO review69 - View profile →
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Wellbeing25Trajectory44ERO review62 - View profile →
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Academic16Outcomes1Retention80Wellbeing—Trajectory80ERO review75
More schools in Panmure
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Atea College Composite · 14 students
What the record says about Panmure schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Panmure District School
Panmure District School's 2023 ERO review found that learning is differentiated to meet students' needs, with critical and creative capabilities developed through arts, music and child-centred inquiry. The school's collaborative local curriculum incorporates its environment, including the local maunga and lagoon, along with local business partnerships to build student engagement and agency.
Full source-linked profile →Sommerville School
Sommerville School is a specialist school in Panmure, Auckland, serving 382 students. The 2024 Te Ara Huarau review found the school provides highly personalised learning programmes with comprehensive support for students with very high health needs, maintains a warm and welcoming school culture, and builds strong connections with whānau. The school achieved a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →Pt England School
Pt England School is making very good progress in achieving equitable outcomes for all children, with more than half enrolled achieving at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates parity in achievement for Māori and Pacific children, with 75% making accelerated progress in writing in 2018. A positive school culture, broad curriculum, and culturally responsive teaching practices support learner engagement and development.
Full source-linked profile →Ruapotaka School
Ruapotaka School is a full primary school in Panmure, Auckland. In its 2024 board assurance review, the board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in board administration, curriculum, and management of health, safety and welfare. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Tāmaki School
Tāmaki School provides a welcoming and inclusive environment with positive teacher-student relationships and a culture of professional learning. The majority of students achieve at or above expected levels in reading, with a small majority meeting expectations in mathematics and almost half in writing. The school is not yet meeting Ministry of Education 2024 attendance targets, with less than half of learners attending regularly in Terms 1 and 2, 2024.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Panmure)
St Patrick's School (Panmure) is a full primary school in Panmure, Auckland, with a roll of 72 students. The board's 2024 assurance review confirmed that regulatory and legislative requirements are being met in board administration, curriculum, and health, safety and welfare management. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Panmure Bridge School
Panmure Bridge School's March 2024 ERO review found collaborative staff focused on improving outcomes for all learners, with supportive leadership committed to continuous improvement. The school is strengthening bicultural foundations through localised curriculum and expects evidence of improved learning outcomes with focus on accelerated progress. The school is an active member of Manaiakalani, providing networking and support opportunities.
Full source-linked profile →Auckland Montessori College
An ERO special review in December 2022 identified that non-registered staff lacked current police vetting, which has since been addressed. The school now meets all criteria for private school registration. Strengths include suitable premises and equipment for curriculum delivery.
Full source-linked profile →Atea College
Atea College underwent a special ERO review in October 2024 that identified significant compliance concerns, including missing building documentation, a teacher without a valid practising certificate, and unvetted staff. Since the review, the school has taken prompt action to address these issues, with the principal and board demonstrating commitment to resolving safety concerns and arranging external expert inspections. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Panmure schools
What schools are in Panmure?
Panmure, Auckland has 9 schools on our records (6 primary, 2 secondary): Atea College, Auckland Montessori College, Panmure Bridge School, Panmure District School, Pt England School, Ruapotaka School, Sommerville School, St Patrick's School (Panmure), Tāmaki School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Panmure?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Panmure District School ranks highest among Panmure schools (85/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Panmure?
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 Panmure 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 Panmure address.
Decile or EQI — how are Panmure 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).