Waikari School
23 Princes Street, Waikari · Canterbury
Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #223 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Waikari School's November 2024 ERO review found most learners, including Māori, achieving at or above expectations in reading and writing, with almost all meeting expectations in mathematics. School leadership works collaboratively to improve learner progress, with teachers closely monitoring individual needs and attendance well above Ministry targets. The school has a composite score of 85.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Waikari looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Waikari School a good school?
Waikari School scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Teachers know their learners' needs very well and closely monitor and share progress
- Leadership prioritises a culture of productive relationships for consistency in high-quality teaching
- Individual strengths of staff are recognised, valued and built upon
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+6.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · top 10% of band (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-08 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners, including Māori, achieve at or above expectations in reading and writing, and almost all in mathematics
- School leadership works collaboratively and strategically to effectively improve and sustain learners' progress and achievement
- Learners' regular attendance is well above Ministry of Education target
- Learners benefit from a broad, rich and engaging curriculum embracing the school's unique location and community
- Leaders and teachers are working to strengthen the partnership with local iwi to continue the development of the local curriculum
"School leadership works collaboratively and strategically to effectively improve and sustain learners' progress and achievement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.42M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,858
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 3
- Year 07 6
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 81.8%
- Māori 42.4%
- Pacific 9.1%
- Asian 3.0%
Location
23 Princes Street, Waikari. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waikari School a good school?
Waikari School scores 84/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners, including Māori, achieve at or above expectations in reading and writing, and almost all in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Waikari School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3144250, email office@waikari.school.nz, or visit www.waikari.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?
Waikari School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waikari School has 33 students, with an EQI of 455 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waikari School in 2024-11, 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