Schools in Warkworth
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 6 schools in and around Warkworth (Auckland — North) — 5 primary, 1 secondary. Tauhoa 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.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Warkworth schools by suburb
2 Warkworth suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Warkworth 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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Wellbeing70Trajectory100ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory47ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing75Trajectory76ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory43ERO review78 - View profile →
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Academic79Outcomes57Retention83Wellbeing84Trajectory56ERO review77
What the record says about Warkworth schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tauhoa School
Tauhoa School's 2021 ERO review found positive lifts in student achievement across reading, mathematics and writing, with many students making accelerated progress. The school has strengthened its data analysis systems and formative assessment frameworks to better track student progress, supported by principal leadership focused on improving teaching practices and professional learning culture. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Matakana School
Matakana School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2023, with confirmed compliance across the six requirement areas. The school met Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. No composite score was available at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Leigh School
Leigh School's 2022 ERO review identified strengths in equitable leadership, an inclusive learning environment, and a responsive local curriculum. The school focuses on achieving equitable outcomes for all learners. The school's composite score is 78.
Full source-linked profile →Kaipara Flats School
Kaipara Flats School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school had a board assurance review in August 2023. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Mahurangi College
Mahurangi College's December 2024 ERO review found most Year 7-10 students achieve at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with students well engaged and making positive progress across learning opportunities. The school has identified an achievement disparity for Pacific students and has plans to address it. Attendance remains below the Ministry of Education's target, with less than half of students attending regularly.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Warkworth schools
What schools are in Warkworth?
Warkworth has 6 schools on our records (5 primary, 1 secondary): Mahurangi College, Tauhoa School, Kaipara Flats School, Leigh School, Matakana School, Warkworth School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Warkworth?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tauhoa School ranks highest among Warkworth schools (83/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Mahurangi 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 Warkworth?
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 Warkworth 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 Warkworth address.
Decile or EQI — how are Warkworth 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).