Tangaroa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otara, Auckland 2159 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#91 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#364 of 486 nationally
About Tangaroa College
Tangaroa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school located in Otara, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,080 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 91st of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.9%; pacific students 77.1%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Otara; Tangaroa College ranks 3rd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)521
- Roll size (10%)1,080
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)42.9%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Tangaroa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,080
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 42.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 77.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tangaroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tangaroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tangaroa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Tangaroa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · State teen parent unit
· 36 m away
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students · 169 m away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 602 m away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 862 m away
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara · State composite · Years 1–13
326 students · 884 m away
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students · 1.0 km away
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 1.3 km away
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students · 1.3 km away
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 1.5 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangere College
Mangere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
756 students
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
652 students
Tamaki College
Glen Innes · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
703 students
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Mount Albert · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tangaroa College a good school?
Tangaroa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #91 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Tangaroa College rank in Auckland?
Tangaroa College ranks #91 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #364 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tangaroa College?
Tangaroa College had 1,080 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Tangaroa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Tangaroa College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) school covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tangaroa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tangaroa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.