Schools in Whenuapai
Waitakere · Auckland — North
There is 1 school in and around Whenuapai, Waitakere (Auckland — North) — 1 primary. Timatanga Community 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 Whenuapai
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Timatanga Community School Full Primary · 27 students
What the record says about Whenuapai schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Timatanga Community School
Timatanga Community School is a full primary school in Whenuapai with a roll of 27 students. According to its February 2023 ERO review, the school has a positive climate that encourages whānau participation, and uses teaching pedagogy designed to respond to individual learner needs and interests. The school is developing a revised local curriculum reflecting its special character. The school's composite score is 61.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Whenuapai schools
What schools are in Whenuapai?
Whenuapai, Waitakere has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Timatanga Community School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Whenuapai?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Timatanga Community School ranks highest among Whenuapai schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Whenuapai?
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 Whenuapai 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 Whenuapai address.
Decile or EQI — how are Whenuapai 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).