Wainuiomata Intermediate
66 Konini Street, Wainuiomata · Wellington
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,711 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Wainuiomata Intermediate shows broadly positive achievement outcomes, with writing achievement improving between 2022 and 2024 while reading and mathematics have remained stable. The school has responded to community cultural aspirations by establishing Tamaiti o le Pasifika and additional Rumaki classes, creating culturally responsive settings where Pacific students express cultural pride. A large majority of learners achieve at expected levels across core subjects with little disparity between different learner groups, and school values are well embedded to support student wellbeing and belonging, though attendance remains below the 2024 Ministry of Education target overall.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Wainuiomata looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Wainuiomata Intermediate a good school?
Wainuiomata Intermediate scores 57/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
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 62.4/1k · suspensions 5.8/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+12.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
79/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · above band median (n=471) · 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): 79/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-12 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2024
- Board Administration requirements met
- Curriculum requirements met
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements met
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements met
"The next School Board assurance that it is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements will be reported, along with the Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report, within three years."
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
62.4
27 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
5.8
2 this year · 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
$2.81M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,713
2018
$2.0M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$2.7M
2021
$2.7M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 179
- Year 08 147
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 51.7%
- Māori 46.1%
- Pacific 23.2%
- Asian 12.1%
- Other / MELAA 2.8%
Location
66 Konini Street, Wainuiomata. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Wainuiomata Intermediate.
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.3km · 695 roll
58
+1 vs this
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · 0.3km · 277 roll
74
+17 vs this
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · 0.7km · 211 roll
59
+2 vs this
Fernlea School
Contributing · 1.3km · 216 roll
44
-13 vs this
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · 1.4km · 160 roll
61
+4 vs this
Arakura School
Contributing · 1.5km · 154 roll
38
-19 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Wainuiomata Intermediate a good school?
Wainuiomata Intermediate scores 57/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2024
How do I enrol my child at Wainuiomata Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 04-9391970, email office@wis.school.nz, or visit www.wis.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?
Wainuiomata Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Wainuiomata Intermediate has 323 students, with an EQI of 502 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Wainuiomata Intermediate in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 4 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