Totara Grove School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Totara Grove School
School Building Foundations Under New Leadership
This is an early-stage profile report written shortly after Totara Grove School welcomed a new principal in 2022. ERO identified genuine strengths in the school's culture and values, while the school and ERO are jointly focused on improving writing outcomes for all students. The report reflects a school in active development rather than one being formally reviewed for compliance.
Source: ERO, 19 September 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Totara Grove School
38 Corks Road, Te Kamo, Whangarei
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What families ask about Totara Grove School
- Does Totara Grove School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Totara Grove School teach?
- Totara Grove School teaches Year 1–6.
- What is Totara Grove School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 530. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 302 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is September 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1966
- Principal
- Sharon Kaire-Gataulu
- 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 Totara Grove 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