Cargill School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Cargill School
School Shows Promise With Clear Room to Grow
Cargill Open Plan School is working collaboratively with ERO under the Te Ara Huarau improvement framework, meaning this report is a snapshot of progress rather than a final judgement. The school has identifiable strengths in tracking student learning needs, but has been directed to strengthen how achievement data is used by teachers, leaders, and the board. Building stronger connections with local iwi Ngāti Raukawa is also a clear priority.
Source: ERO, 4 August 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Cargill School
Grampian Street, Tokoroa, Tokoroa
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Quick answers
What families ask about Cargill School
- Does Cargill School have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Cargill School teach?
- Cargill School teaches Year 1–6.
- What is Cargill School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 544. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 37 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is August 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1997
- Principal
- Donna Jones
- Urban/rural setting
- Medium urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting Cargill School:
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care