Schools in Totara North
Northland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Totara North (Northland) — 1 primary. Totara North 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 Totara North
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Totara North School Contributing · 21 students
What the record says about Totara North schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Totara North School
Totara North School is a contributing school located in Totara North, Tai Tokerau, with a roll of 21 students. An ERO review in June 2023 found that learners experience a positive learning climate fostering whanaungatanga and engagement, the school values diversity and inclusion to ensure all learners succeed, and the school maintains strong connections to the local environment enabling community participation.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Totara North schools
What schools are in Totara North?
Totara North has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Totara North School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Totara North?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Totara North School ranks highest among Totara North schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Totara North?
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 Totara North 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 Totara North address.
Decile or EQI — how are Totara North 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).