Waiuku College
Constable Road, Waiuku · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #111 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Waiuku looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Waiuku College a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Waiuku College scores 75/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
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
2023-11-22 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements confirmed
"As of March 2023, the Waiuku College Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
While the 2014 report noted that 'Achievement rates for Māori students show improvement over time,' the 2017 report reveals a significant concern: 'Disparity in achievement for Māori remains despite overall strong NCEA results above national averages.' This indicates that despite the school's continued commitment to Māori success and increasing cultural responsiveness, the achievement gap persists as a key challenge.
2014-10 → 2017-11 diff source
Both reports rate leadership as a strength, but the focus shifted from emphasizing a 'capable experienced principal and cohesive senior leadership team' building 'school-wide capacity' (2014) to highlighting an 'improvement-focused leadership team' that is 'resolute in promoting and achieving equity and excellence' through professional learning (2017). The later report positions leadership more explicitly around change management and equity outcomes rather than general capacity-building.
2014-10 → 2017-11 diff source
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
dedicated class
Years accepted
Years 9-13 (NCEA Levels 1-3)
Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Waiuku College.
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View Road School
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Waiuku Primary School
Full Primary · 1km · 367 roll
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Sandspit Road School
Full Primary · 1.2km · 305 roll
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Pukeoware School
Full Primary · 4.5km · 157 roll
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Glenbrook School
Full Primary · 5.6km · 309 roll
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TKKM o Waiuku
Full Primary · 6km · 21 roll
Frequently asked
Is Waiuku College a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Waiuku College scores 75/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-11 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023
How do I enrol my child at Waiuku College?
Contact the school directly on 09-2358139, email office@waiuku-college.school.nz, or visit www.waiuku-college.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?
Waiuku College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waiuku College has 845 students, with an EQI of 476 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waiuku College in 2023-11, 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- waiuku-college.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz