Warepa School
Old Port Road, Balclutha · Otago & Southland
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Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #93 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Warepa School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with all students reaching expected levels by Year 8. The school demonstrates strong leadership, a collaborative culture focused on student wellbeing, and a responsive curriculum tailored to students' strengths and interests. The school has a composite score of 87.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Balclutha looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Warepa School a good school?
Warepa School scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong leadership that has established a high trust collaborative school culture placing wellbeing and success of all students at the centre
- Rich curriculum that is responsive to students' strengths, culture, needs and interests
- Reflective and improvement focused leaders who lead capability and capacity building for ongoing improvement
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 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+22.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
87/100 from ERO review 2019-08 · top 10% of band (n=520) · 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): 87/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-08-22 · Lesley Patterson, Southern Region
- Most students are achieving at or above the school's curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics between 2016 and 2018, with high proportions achieving above expectations in reading
- All students achieve at or above school's curriculum expectations by the end of Year 8 over the last two years
- Most students targeted in literacy intervention groups made more than expected progress and reached expected levels
- Strong pedagogical leadership with cohesive schoolwide systems enabling consistent and effective teaching practices
- Students with additional needs participate in rich learning opportunities with appropriate support and challenge in a caring environment
"There is strong pedagogical leadership clearly focused on ensuring ongoing improvement. Cohesive and coherent schoolwide systems and processes have enabled consistent and effective teaching practices."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. 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
$1.13M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,696
2018
$0.7M
2019
$0.6M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$1.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 4
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 10
- Year 04 7
- Year 05 2
- Year 06 12
- Year 07 12
- Year 08 13
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 93.1%
- Māori 8.3%
- Asian 5.6%
- Pacific 2.8%
- Other / MELAA 1.4%
Location
Old Port Road, Balclutha. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Warepa School a good school?
Warepa School scores 89/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-08 review identified 6 key findings. Most students are achieving at or above the school's curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics between 2016 and 2018, with high proportions achieving above expectations in reading
How do I enrol my child at Warepa School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4182554, email office@warepa.school.nz, or visit www.warepa.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?
Warepa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Warepa School has 72 students, with an EQI of 433 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Warepa School in 2019-08, signed by Lesley Patterson. 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
- crimestats.co.nz