Ngataki School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Ngataki School
Strong Cultural Roots, Clear Academic Goals Ahead
Ngataki School has built a genuinely distinctive learning environment deeply rooted in Ngāti Kuri identity, language and culture, with students showing confidence in te reo Māori and a strong sense of belonging. Academic outcomes are mixed — mathematics is a strength, but writing and attendance need significant improvement. The school has clear plans in place to address these challenges and is working collaboratively with leadership, whānau, and iwi to lift outcomes for all learners.
Source: ERO, 15 May 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Ngataki School
5265 Far North Road, Ngataki, Kaitaia
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What families ask about Ngataki School
- Does Ngataki 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 Ngataki School teach?
- Ngataki School teaches Year 1–10.
- What is Ngataki School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 551. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 50 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is May 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1911
- Principal
- Tracey Ashby
- Urban/rural setting
- Rural other
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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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 Ngataki 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