Waikoikoi School
22 Koi Flat Road, Waikoikoi · Otago & Southland
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In summary
Waikoikoi School is a small rural school with 13 students in a single multi-level class receiving daily 1:1 teaching. The school has strong local connections with outdoor learning opportunities and works collaboratively with Pomahaka Kāhui Ako. ERO and the school are together evaluating assessment practices to inform teaching and learning.
Best suited for
Students in Waikoikoi looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waikoikoi School a good school?
Waikoikoi School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A collaborative team that uses evidence-based decision making to enhance teaching and learning
- A learner centred curriculum where active engagement is encouraged
- Strong working relationships with Pomahaka Kāhui Ako for improved learner transitions and outcomes
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
2022-10-03 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- Waikoikoi School is a small rural school catering for Years 1-6 in one multi-level class with daily 1:1 teaching
- The school is strongly connected to local environment with many opportunities for outdoor learning
- ERO and school are working together to evaluate effectiveness and use of assessment information to inform teaching and learning practices
- The school prioritises formative assessment practices and establishing expected shifts in practice for improving outcomes for learners
"Children learn together in one multi-level class with daily 1:1 teaching. The school is strongly connected to the local environment with many opportunities for outdoor learning."
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
$0.34M
Per-student funding · 2022
$25,831
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.2M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 2
- Year 04 3
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 84.6%
- Māori 23.1%
- Asian 7.7%
- Other / MELAA 7.7%
Location
22 Koi Flat Road, Waikoikoi. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waikoikoi School a good school?
Waikoikoi School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-10 review identified 4 key findings. Waikoikoi School is a small rural school catering for Years 1-6 in one multi-level class with daily 1:1 teaching
How do I enrol my child at Waikoikoi School?
Contact the school directly on 03-2076860, email office@waikoikoi.school.nz, or visit www.waikoikoi.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?
Waikoikoi School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waikoikoi School has 13 students, with an EQI of 490 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waikoikoi School in 2022-10, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 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