Waimarama School
27 Taupunga Road, Waimarama Beach · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
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Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Waimarama School as of 2018-10-19. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students in Waimarama Beach looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waimarama School a good school?
Waimarama School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Collective responsibility and focus on creating a learning environment conducive to student wellbeing and learning
- Effective programme reflecting Māori world view promoting students' social and emotional skills
- High expectations and routines providing structure and promoting engagement in learning
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
2020-06-24 · Darcy Te Hau, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Very good progress has occurred since the 2016 ERO report with development and improvement of school conditions promoting positive outcomes for students
- The curriculum and teaching practices reflect a Māori world view with clear alignment to NZ Curriculum principles and values
- A positive shift in student achievement is evident, with most students achieving at or above expectation in reading by end of 2019
- Students are nurtured through affirming interactions with all staff and engage in authentic learning contexts within the local community
- The principal has developed effective systems and processes to track, monitor and report student progress with appropriately focused achievement targets
"The principal has strengthened systems and processes to support school operation, well informed by current research and best practice. She continues to be well supported through a number of professional networks and is proactive in seeking advice and guidance from external agencies."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. 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
$0.54M
Per-student funding · 2022
$26,936
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 4
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 1
- Year 07 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 90.0%
- European/Pākehā 15.0%
- Pacific 10.0%
Location
27 Taupunga Road, Waimarama Beach. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waimarama School a good school?
Waimarama School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-06 review identified 6 key findings. Very good progress has occurred since the 2016 ERO report with development and improvement of school conditions promoting positive outcomes for students
How do I enrol my child at Waimarama School?
Contact the school directly on 06-8746834, email admin@waimarama.school.nz, or visit www.waimarama.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?
Waimarama School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waimarama School has 20 students, with an EQI of 504 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waimarama School in 2020-06, signed by Darcy Te Hau. 2 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz