Waitahuna School
18 Sunderland Street, Waitahuna · Otago & Southland
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In summary
Waitahuna School's 2018 ERO review found most students achieved at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with effective acceleration of learning for students needing support. The school provides a caring, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment based on tuakana-teina and ako principles, with strong connections to parents, whānau and community. The school's composite score is 81.
Best suited for
Students in Waitahuna looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waitahuna School a good school?
Waitahuna 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
- Caring, respectful relationships between teachers and students
- Students learning through a broad curriculum that increases their learning opportunities
- Strong connection with parents, whānau and community that benefits students
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
2018-11-16 · Alan Wynyard, ERO
- Most students have achieved at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics over the last three years
- School is effective in accelerating learning for students needing extra support; all students receiving support accelerated their learning appropriately
- Students learn in a caring, collaborative, and inclusive environment strongly based on tuakana-teina and ako principles
- There is some disparity for boys in reading, writing and mathematics as of end of 2017
- Trustees, leaders and teachers need to more formally evaluate the effectiveness of school programmes and practices
"Waitahuna School leadership has built relational trust and effective collaboration at every level of the school community."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. 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
$0.56M
Per-student funding · 2022
$112,196
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.3M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 2
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 100.0%
- Māori 40.0%
Location
18 Sunderland Street, Waitahuna. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waitahuna School a good school?
Waitahuna 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 2018-11 review identified 5 key findings. Most students have achieved at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics over the last three years
How do I enrol my child at Waitahuna School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4859875, email waitahunaschool@xtra.co.nz, or visit www.waitahunaschool.blogspot.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Waitahuna School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waitahuna School has 5 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 Waitahuna School in 2018-11, signed by Alan Wynyard. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz