Whakarewarewa School
63 Sala Street, Whakarewarewa · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,291 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whakarewarewa looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Whakarewarewa School a good school?
Whakarewarewa School scores 67/100 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
- A mārau-a-kura founded in Tūhourangi histories, places of significance, and conceptual frameworks
- An inclusive culture focused on manaakitanga and fostering strong identity and belonging
- Foundational frameworks and professional learning provision to support the growth of teaching, learning and assessment practices
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=539) · why? ▼ hide
-19.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
63/100 from ERO review 2018-01 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · 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): 63/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-10-12 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- School has a mārau-a-kura founded in Tūhourangi histories, places of significance, and conceptual frameworks
- An inclusive culture focused on manaakitanga and fostering strong identity and belonging
- Foundational frameworks and professional learning provision to support growth of teaching, learning and assessment practices
- Recent principal change and staff changes have occurred
- Strategic priorities focus on learners at centre, equity and excellence, barrier-free access, and quality teaching and leadership
"a mārau-a-kura founded in Tūhourangi histories, places of significance, and conceptual frameworks"
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$2.03M
Surplus / (deficit)
$66k
Net assets / equity
$0.77M
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
$1.97M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,286
2018
$0.7M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$1.7M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 13
- Year 02 19
- Year 03 14
- Year 04 16
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 14
- Year 07 13
- Year 08 10
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 95.4%
- European/Pākehā 13.9%
- Pacific 8.3%
- Asian 3.7%
- Other / MELAA 0.9%
Location
63 Sala Street, Whakarewarewa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Whakarewarewa School.
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Frequently asked
Is Whakarewarewa School a good school?
Whakarewarewa School scores 67/100 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 2022-10 review identified 5 key findings. School has a mārau-a-kura founded in Tūhourangi histories, places of significance, and conceptual frameworks
How do I enrol my child at Whakarewarewa School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3483865, email admin@whakarewarewa.school.nz, or visit www.whakarewarewa.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?
Whakarewarewa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whakarewarewa School has 108 students, with an EQI of 557 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whakarewarewa School in 2022-10, signed by Phil Cowie. 3 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz