Waitākiri Primary School
170 Burwood Road, Burwood · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,225 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Waitākiri Primary School is a contributing primary school in Burwood, Christchurch, with a roll of 563 students. The school's composite score is 76. The 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparities for Māori learners remain to be addressed. Strengths include effective leadership focused on evidence-based teaching, strong professional relationships, and a wide range of learning experiences.
Best suited for
Students in Burwood looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waitākiri Primary School a good school?
Waitākiri Primary School scores 40/100 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
- Effective leadership maintains strong focus on high quality teaching and learning through evidence-based decisions
- Strong professional relationships and shared leadership opportunities reinforce school values and priorities
- Learners have multiple opportunities to engage in wide range of learning experiences within school and local community
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 67.1/1k · suspensions 18.0/1k · exclusions 17.7/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-10.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2024-10 · near band median (n=406) · 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): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-10-17 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics; disparity for Māori remains to be addressed
- Reporting to parents now clearly shows learning achievement and allows parents to monitor their child's progress during their time at the school
- Learners express a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing; learners participate confidently and contribute meaningfully in a range of contexts
- School is not yet meeting the Ministry of Education's 2024 target for regular attendance
- Strategic leadership maintains a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning through well considered evidence-based decisions
"Effective leadership maintains a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning, through well considered evidence-based decisions, that inform the school's priorities and future direction."
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$6.62M
Surplus / (deficit)
$112k
Net assets / equity
$1.79M
3 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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
67.1
14 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
18.0
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
17.7
2 this year · 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
$4.08M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,255
2018
$3.2M
2019
$3.2M
2020
$4.0M
2021
$4.1M
2022
$4.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 68
- Year 02 90
- Year 03 105
- Year 04 70
- Year 05 98
- Year 06 89
- Year 07 16
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 88.5%
- Māori 21.8%
- Asian 7.8%
- Pacific 5.9%
- Other / MELAA 2.1%
- International 1.1%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
170 Burwood Road, Burwood. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Waitākiri Primary School a good school?
Waitākiri Primary School scores 40/100 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 2024-10 review identified 6 key findings. Most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics; disparity for Māori remains to be addressed
How do I enrol my child at Waitākiri Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 03-383 2736, email office@waitakiri.school.nz, or visit www.waitakiri.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?
Waitākiri Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waitākiri Primary School has 563 students, with an EQI of 452 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waitākiri Primary School in 2024-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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
- waitakiri.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz