Waiopehu College
Bartholomew Road, Levin · Wellington
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,946 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Waiopehu College received a Te Ara Huarau ERO review in May 2023. The school's strengths include strong staff-learner relationships, high learner agency in curriculum design, and inclusive learning environments with individualised support for learners with complex needs. School-wide attendance is a concern that impacts learner progress and achievement, particularly for at-risk students.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Levin looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waiopehu College a good school?
Waiopehu College scores 49/100 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.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Staff prioritise building and sustaining strong relationships with learners
- Learner agency is highly valued, and learners have a strong voice in the design of aspects of the curriculum
- A variety of inclusive learning environments where learners with complex and/or individual needs are supported through individualised learning programmes focused on hauora
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.
L1 71% · L2 63% · UE 35% · near band median (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 9% · Te Pūkenga 8% · Industry 11% · top 10% of band (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
68% to Y13 · near band median (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 28.3/1k · suspensions 6.9/1k · exclusions 4.2/1k · below band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-13.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
63/100 from ERO review 2023-05 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · 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): 63/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-05-02 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Staff prioritise building and sustaining strong relationships with learners
- Learner agency is highly valued, and learners have a strong voice in curriculum design
- School-wide attendance is a concern and impacts learner progress and achievement, particularly for those at-risk of underachievement
- School is implementing a future-focused curriculum centred on learner agency and passions
- A new Principal was appointed at the beginning of 2023
"The school prioritises a future focused curriculum in the junior school that aims to inspire students through connecting learning to student passions."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2023. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
71.3%
97 of 136 leavers
-4.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
62.5%
85 of 136 leavers
+0.9pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
35.3%
48 of 136 leavers
+4.9pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
68.4%
2024 cohort · 136 students
+3.6pt vs 2023
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
28.3
27 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
6.9
8 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.2
4 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 4
- Creative Industries 1
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
$7.66M
Per-student funding · 2022
$14,562
2018
$5.9M
2019
$6.8M
2020
$7.3M
2021
$7.7M
2022
$7.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 89
- Year 10 117
- Year 11 131
- Year 12 97
- Year 13+ 100
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 60.3%
- Māori 48.9%
- Pacific 21.7%
- Asian 4.8%
- Other / MELAA 3.2%
Location
Bartholomew Road, Levin. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Waiopehu College.
Levin Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 0km · roll n/a
46
-3 vs this
Levin East School
Contributing · 0.1km · 448 roll
47
-2 vs this
Taitoko School
Full Primary · 1.1km · 252 roll
45
-4 vs this
Fairfield School (Levin)
Full Primary · 1.4km · 408 roll
58
+9 vs this
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Full Primary · 1.6km · 200 roll
74
+25 vs this
Horowhenua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.7km · 912 roll
60
+11 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Waiopehu College a good school?
Waiopehu College scores 49/100 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 2023-05 review identified 5 key findings. Staff prioritise building and sustaining strong relationships with learners
How do I enrol my child at Waiopehu College?
Contact the school directly on 06-3688303, email secretary@waiopehu.ac.nz, or visit www.waiopehu.ac.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Waiopehu College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waiopehu College has 526 students, with an EQI of 513 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waiopehu College in 2023-05, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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