Schools in Takanini
Auckland · Auckland — South
There are 4 schools in and around Takanini, Auckland (Auckland — South) — 4 primary. Kauri Flats 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Takanini 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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Wellbeing83Trajectory100ERO review73 - 2Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · Contributing · 309 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing72Trajectory72ERO review81 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
45
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory61ERO review74
What the record says about Takanini schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kauri Flats School
Kauri Flats School serves 661 students in Takanini and received a regular ERO review in November 2024. Most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in mathematics, though fewer than half meet expectations in reading and writing; the school is working to improve outcomes for Māori learners across literacy and numeracy. The school is noted for strong leadership, professional support for teaching, relational trust within the community, and a positive, inclusive learning environment where learners demonstrate strong belonging and wellbeing.
Full source-linked profile →Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is a contributing primary school in Takanini with a roll of 309 students. Most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparity in achievement exists for some groups, particularly in reading. The school has effective leadership, strong community relationships, and high quality teaching practice reflecting learners' identities, cultures and faith, with students expressing strong belonging and pride in their Catholic faith.
Full source-linked profile →Takanini School
Takanini School's 2023 ERO review found learners experience a strong sense of belonging and cultural identity, with consistent wellbeing support through pastoral initiatives. The school environment reflects commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi with te reo Māori and tikanga visible throughout. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Conifer Grove School
Conifer Grove School, a full primary in Takanini, achieves equitable outcomes for many diverse students in language, culture, identity and wellbeing, with the majority continuing to achieve at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates strong stewardship practices, collaborative leadership, and a strong sense of wellbeing for staff and children, though disparity in achievement between Pacific students and between boys and girls in writing has been identified, with tracking showing improvements. The school has a composite score of 74.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Takanini schools
What schools are in Takanini?
Takanini, Auckland has 4 schools on our records (4 primary): Kauri Flats School, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Conifer Grove School, Takanini School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Takanini?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kauri Flats School ranks highest among Takanini schools (83/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Takanini?
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 Takanini 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 Takanini address.
Decile or EQI — how are Takanini 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).