Schools in Takaro
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There is 1 school in and around Takaro, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Takaro 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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What the record says about Takaro schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
ERO's 2019 review found most students achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has strengthened support for at-risk students through Priority Learner Intervention Plans and maintains strong community relationships focused on child and family wellbeing. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Takaro schools
What schools are in Takaro?
Takaro, Palmerston North has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Takaro?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) ranks highest among Takaro schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Takaro?
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 Takaro 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 Takaro address.
Decile or EQI — how are Takaro 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).