Waiuku Primary School
George Street, Waiuku · Auckland — South
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,244 of scored NZ schools
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
In summary
Waiuku Primary School (composite score 76) is working towards equitable outcomes for all students, with evidence of accelerated achievement for some Māori and other students in specific interventions. The school demonstrates strong leadership that builds positive culture and high expectations, supported by robust quality assurance processes and high student engagement. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager appointment.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Waiuku looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Waiuku Primary School a good school?
Waiuku Primary School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership that builds a positive culture and sets high expectations for teaching and learning
- Learning environments that have high levels of student engagement
- Robust quality assurance processes support consistency and improvement of teacher practice
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 52.4/1k · suspensions 5.4/1k · exclusions 5.6/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-23.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2019-04 · 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
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."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
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
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
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
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
52.4
14 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
5.4
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
5.6
1 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
$2.83M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,699
2018
$2.2M
2019
$2.7M
2020
$2.9M
2021
$3.0M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 29
- Year 02 27
- Year 03 38
- Year 04 39
- Year 05 49
- Year 06 54
- Year 07 68
- Year 08 50
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 77.9%
- Māori 23.4%
- Pacific 12.0%
- Asian 8.4%
- Other / MELAA 5.2%
Location
George Street, Waiuku. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Waiuku Primary School.
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Frequently asked
Is Waiuku Primary School a good school?
Waiuku Primary School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-04 review identified 5 key findings. The school is working towards achieving equitable outcomes for all students
How do I enrol my child at Waiuku Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2358453, email admin@waiuku.school.nz, or visit web.waiuku.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 Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Waiuku Primary School has 367 students, with an EQI of 453 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Waiuku Primary School in 2019-04, signed by Phillip Cowie. 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz