Schools in Tuakau
Auckland — South · New Zealand
There are 7 schools in and around Tuakau (Auckland — South) — 5 primary, 2 secondary. Harrisville 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.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Tuakau schools by suburb
2 Tuakau suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Tuakau 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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72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing72Trajectory51ERO review85 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing80Trajectory54ERO review75 - View profile →
60
/ 100 composite
Academic78Outcomes37Retention73Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review82 - View profile →
48
/ 100 composite
Academic71Outcomes22Retention63Wellbeing29Trajectory19ERO review55 - View profile →
35
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory27ERO review70
More schools in Tuakau
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Te Kohanga School Contributing · 23 students
- Waikaretu School Full Primary · 23 students
What the record says about Tuakau schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Harrisville School
Harrisville School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieving at or beyond expected curriculum levels in core subjects, with the school effectively accelerating learning for Māori and other students needing support. Strengths include inclusive leadership focused on student wellbeing and achievement, a well-designed local curriculum, and effective governance. The school has a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Tuakau College
Tuakau College's 2023 ERO review found the school maintains an inclusive environment that supports and celebrates success for all students. The school collects and uses a range of data to monitor and track student progress for academic and social outcomes, and has responded effectively to change to improve student outcomes. No composite score was assigned in this review.
Full source-linked profile →Onewhero Area School
Onewhero Area School's 2022 ERO review found that community collaboration provides a clear vision for improvement, with leaders, teachers and the community focused on collective strategic action. The school is developing a school-wide leadership approach to build consistency of teaching practice within its localised curriculum. No composite score was assigned in this review.
Full source-linked profile →Pukekawa School
Pukekawa School is a contributing primary school located in Tuakau with 96 students. The Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2022, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed met in the 2022 ERO board assurance review. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kohanga School
Te Kohanga School has made substantial progress in addressing previous review priorities. The school has developed a coherent local curriculum grounded in turangawaewae and implemented clear strategic planning. Strengths include strong professional leadership, bicultural integration across learning programmes, and established learning progressions in literacy and numeracy.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tuakau schools
What schools are in Tuakau?
Tuakau has 7 schools on our records (5 primary, 2 secondary): Tuakau College, Onewhero Area School, Harrisville School, Pukekawa School, Te Kohanga School, Tuakau School, Waikaretu School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tuakau?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Harrisville School ranks highest among Tuakau schools (72/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Tuakau College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tuakau?
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 Tuakau 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 Tuakau address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tuakau 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).