Schools in Tryphena
Auckland — Central · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Tryphena (Auckland — Central) — 1 primary. Mulberry Grove 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 Tryphena
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Mulberry Grove School Full Primary · 27 students
What the record says about Tryphena schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mulberry Grove School
Mulberry Grove School is a full primary school serving 27 students in Tryphena. The school's 2023 ERO review identified an inclusive culture supporting learner wellbeing, stable and experienced staff with strong community knowledge, and effective teaching in mathematics, reading and writing as key strengths. The school has a composite score of 75.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tryphena schools
What schools are in Tryphena?
Tryphena has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Mulberry Grove School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tryphena?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mulberry Grove School ranks highest among Tryphena schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tryphena?
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 Tryphena 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 Tryphena address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tryphena 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).