Waiotira School
Ararua Road, Waiotira · Northland
In summary
Waiotira School appointed a new principal and teaching team in 2022, with strategic priorities centring on a responsive localised curriculum and outdoor learning spaces. The ERO review noted strengths in whole-school curriculum design, collaborative staff with local connections, and well-developed whānau and community relationships supporting culturally responsive learning.
Best suited for
Students in Waiotira looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waiotira School a good school?
Waiotira 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
- Board Administration - attested as compliant
- Curriculum - attested as compliant
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare - attested as compliant
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
2022-12-13 · Filivaifale Jason Swann, Northern Region | Te Tai Raki
- Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements as of September 2022
- Non-compliance identified: swimming pool fence does not meet MOE's safety at the pool building Code requirements (including new clause F9 for pool fencing)
- Board has taken steps to address identified areas of non-compliance
- Next Board of Trustees assurance will be reported within three years, along with Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report
"As of September 2022, the Waiotira School Board of Trustees has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
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
$0.43M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,185
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$1.1M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 4
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 89.3%
- Māori 39.3%
- Pacific 3.6%
Location
Ararua Road, Waiotira. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waiotira School a good school?
Waiotira 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 2022-12 review identified 4 key findings. Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements as of September 2022
How do I enrol my child at Waiotira School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4329804, email office@waiotira.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?
Waiotira School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waiotira School has 28 students, with an EQI of 465 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waiotira School in 2022-12, signed by Filivaifale Jason Swann. 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
- crimestats.co.nz