Schools in Wellsford
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Wellsford (Auckland — North) — 3 primary, 2 secondary. TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Wellsford schools by suburb
2 Wellsford suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Wellsford 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.
- 1TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · Composite · 96 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review83 - View profile →
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Academic82Outcomes26Retention73Wellbeing0Trajectory33ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory28ERO review70 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory3ERO review67
More schools in Wellsford
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Pakiri School Full Primary · 8 students
What the record says about Wellsford schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
The school has a composite score of 83. ERO's 2023 regular review found students show high enthusiasm for learning about Ngāti Whātua tikanga, pūrākau and waiata, with progress in literacy and numeracy. The school is noted for its strong community of care, positive relationships, and confident use of te reo Māori by kaiako, with values of aroha, manaaki and tiaki prominent throughout.
Full source-linked profile →Rodney College
Rodney College maintains high NCEA achievement in numeracy and literacy across all student groups. The school has a positive culture supporting student wellbeing and offers an increasingly responsive curriculum with strong community partnerships. ERO identified achievement disparities for Māori students at University Entrance and girls outperforming boys at certain NCEA levels.
Full source-linked profile →Wellsford School
Wellsford School has demonstrated progress in planning and assessment systems to accelerate student achievement, with improved teacher confidence in using standardised assessments. The school is actively rebuilding connections with its Māori community and has expanded learning opportunities celebrating Māori language and culture. A limited statutory manager is currently active at the school. The school's composite score is 70.
Full source-linked profile →Tomarata School
Tomarata School is a full primary in Wellsford currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention. ERO's March 2025 review found student attendance remains below the 80% target, though chronic absence is reducing. Achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved slightly with a small majority meeting expected curriculum levels. Teaching focuses on foundation skills with hands-on learning, and structured literacy and accelerated reading programmes are beginning to show positive results. Students with additional learning needs are well supported through inclusive teaching.
Full source-linked profile →Pakiri School
Pakiri School is a full primary with a roll of 8 students. The Board's February 2024 assurance statement confirmed that all regulatory and legislative requirements, Board Administration requirements, and curriculum requirements have been met. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Wellsford schools
What schools are in Wellsford?
Wellsford has 5 schools on our records (3 primary, 2 secondary): Rodney College, TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki, Pakiri School, Tomarata School, Wellsford School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Wellsford?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki ranks highest among Wellsford schools (97/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Rodney 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 Wellsford?
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 Wellsford 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 Wellsford address.
Decile or EQI — how are Wellsford 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).