# Whanganui Collegiate School

**Type:** Secondary (Year 9-15) (State : Integrated)  
**Gender:** Co-Educational  
**Address:** 132 Liverpool Street, Whanganui  
**Region:** Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū  
**Total roll:** 414  
**Equity Index (EQI):** 417  
**Founded:** 1858  
**Website:** <http://www.collegiate.school.nz>  

## Latest ERO review (2022-11-10)

**Author:** Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui  
**Composite score:** 85/100  
**Source:** <https://www.ero.govt.nz/institution/192/whanganui-collegiate-school#report-25902>

### Key findings
- School has attested compliance with all aspects of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- 42 international students attending the school at time of review, including one in distance learning
- International students are well cared for by an onsite team who prioritise wellbeing, particularly evident during the global pandemic
- International students enjoy academic success with high proportions achieving at Merit and Excellence levels in NCEA
- Self-review processes are well embedded by an experienced team and used to support continual improvement

### Verbatim quotes from ERO
> _"International students are well cared for by a team who live onsite and prioritise the wellbeing of each student. This was particularly evident through the global pandemic."_ — ERO, 2022-11-10 (wellbeing)

> _"Students are encouraged and supported to keep in regular contact with their parents."_ — ERO, 2022-11-10 (safety)

> _"International students enjoy academic success with high proportions achieving at the Merit and Excellence levels in NCEA. Other international qualifications are also offered."_ — ERO, 2022-11-10 (curriculum)

## Audited financials (year ended 2024)

- **Total revenue:** $8.86M
- **Surplus/(deficit):** +$84,079
- **Net assets/equity:** $0.39M
- **Audit opinion:** unmodified
- **Source:** <https://collegiate.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WCS-Audited-Financial-Statements-2024.pdf>

## International student programme

- **SIEBA member:** yes
- **Source:** <https://collegiate.school.nz/international-students/>

## Tags

`accepts_international_students` · `sieba_member` · `consistent_excellence` · `surplus_latest_year` · `audit_unmodified_multi_year` · `holidays_act_disclosure_open` · `state_integrated` · `coeducational` · `secondary_school` · `boarding_facility` · `international_students_accepted` · `reviewed_by_prolific_director`

## Machine-readable siblings

- JSON: <https://schoolsnearme.co.nz/api/school/whanganui-collegiate-school/facts.json>
- ERO history (markdown): <https://schoolsnearme.co.nz/api/school/whanganui-collegiate-school/ero-history.md>

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