Tauraroa Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungakaramea, Northland 0146 · Whangarei District
#8 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#288 of 486 nationally
About Tauraroa Area School
Tauraroa Area School is a state composite located in Maungakaramea, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 425 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 8th of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.9%; pacific students 3.5%; international students 0.5%.
There are 2 schools in Maungakaramea; Tauraroa Area School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)477
- Roll size (10%)425
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)41.7%
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 Tauraroa Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 425
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 41.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 29.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tauraroa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tauraroa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tauraroa Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauraroa Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea · State full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 3.5 km away
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students · 7.5 km away
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 12 km away
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 13 km away
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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1,404 students
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Bream Bay College
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Whangārei Girls' High School
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1,496 students
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
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Te Kamo High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tauraroa Area School a good school?
Tauraroa Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 of 37 in Northland. 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 Tauraroa Area School rank in Northland?
Tauraroa Area School ranks #8 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #288 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauraroa Area School?
Tauraroa Area School had 425 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Tauraroa Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauraroa Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tauraroa Area School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Tauraroa Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.