Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
12-16 Wainui Road, Waiwhetu · Wellington
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #96 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Waiwhetu looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) scores 79/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strongly embedded school virtues guide and underpin responsive relationships and learning and behaviour expectations that support and accelerate learner success
- The board, staff, whānau and ākonga are reflective learners; open to change and committed to improving achievement in literacy
- Established, culturally responsive pedagogical practices that support and promote learning in literacy
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2023-10-16 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- While the majority of learners achieve at or above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, some groups of learners need acceleration in literacy
- Strongly embedded school virtues guide responsive relationships and learning and behaviour expectations
- The board, staff, whānau and ākonga are reflective learners open to change and committed to improving achievement in literacy
- Established, culturally responsive pedagogical practices support and promote learning in literacy
"ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how effectively assessment is being used to know and grow learners, with an initial focus on structured literacy."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
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Frequently asked
Is Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) scores 79/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-10 review identified 4 key findings. While the majority of learners achieve at or above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, some groups of learners need acceleration in literacy
How do I enrol my child at Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
Contact the school directly on 04-5663258, email admin@olr.school.nz, or visit www.olr.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) has 282 students, with an EQI of 428 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) in 2023-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz