Schools in Tangowahine
Dargaville · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Tangowahine, Dargaville (Northland) — 1 primary. Tangowahine 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Tangowahine
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Tangowahine School Full Primary · 25 students
What the record says about Tangowahine schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine School's July 2024 ERO review found that some students are achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though most need accelerated progress to meet expected levels by Year 8. The school's composite score is 48. School leadership demonstrates improvement focus and purpose, actively engaging external support networks, with high expectations for learning and behaviour supporting improved student engagement and attendance, though regular attendance remains below Ministry targets.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tangowahine schools
What schools are in Tangowahine?
Tangowahine, Dargaville has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Tangowahine School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tangowahine?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tangowahine School ranks highest among Tangowahine schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tangowahine?
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 Tangowahine 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 Tangowahine address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tangowahine 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).