Waiuku Primary School
George Street, Waiuku · Auckland — South
Composite score
Established
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Waiuku Primary School as of 2014-06-26. NZ Gazette notice
Latest ERO review
2019-04-23 · Phillip Cowie, Waikato / Bay of Plenty Region
- The school is working towards achieving equitable outcomes for all students
- The school is able to show accelerated achievement for some Māori and other students who are involved in specific interventions
- Leaders use a strategic approach to effectively manage change with a strong focus on building leadership capability across the school
- Students learn in caring and inclusive environments with warm and respectful relationships with staff
- A more aligned approach to accelerating learning for all at-risk students needs to be implemented, including specific and measurable targets and regular board reporting
"Leaders use a strategic approach to effectively manage change. A strong focus on building leadership capability across the school is evident."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Waiuku Primary School demonstrated significant improvement in overall achievement between 2015 and 2019. The 2015 report noted that "Achievement levels for reading, writing and mathematics are lower in comparison to other schools in the region and nationally," while the 2019 report shows the school is now "able to show accelerated achievement for some Māori and other students who are involved in specific interventions" with a score improvement from 65 to 80.
2015-09 → 2019-04 diff source
Teaching improved from 'good' to stronger practice, with the 2019 report emphasizing robust quality assurance processes and culturally responsive practice integration, compared to the 2015 focus on collaboration and assessment development. The score increased from 70 to 80, reflecting advancement in consistency of teacher practice and strategic alignment to accelerate learning.
2015-09 → 2019-04 diff source
Leadership capacity evolved from a narrow focus on the board, acting principal, and LSM working together to sustain performance, to a broader strategic approach emphasizing school-wide leadership capability building. The 2019 report highlights more deliberate focus on developing leadership across the school and managing change strategically, representing a shift toward distributed leadership.
2015-09 → 2019-04 diff source
Between 2015 and 2019, Waiuku Primary School demonstrated progress in Māori student achievement and engagement. The 2015 report highlighted that Māori students were 'articulate and confident' with strong cultural connections, while achievement levels overall remained below regional and national comparisons. By 2019, the school showed 'accelerated achievement for some Māori and other students' through specific interventions, and data indicated 'Māori and Pākehā achieve at similar levels in mathematics,' though disparities persisted in writing and reading.
2015-09 → 2019-04 diff source
Both reports describe strong wellbeing outcomes at Waiuku Primary School with no meaningful decline. The 2015 report emphasized 'positive relationships with teachers and with each other' and an 'inclusive and respectful school culture.' The 2019 report similarly noted 'Students learn in caring and inclusive environments with warm and respectful relationships with staff,' indicating sustained commitment to student wellbeing across both evaluation periods.
2015-09 → 2019-04 diff source