Whangaehu School
71 Ruatangata Road, Whangaehu-Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Whangaehu School's 2019 ERO review found the school increased equitable and excellent outcomes for students, including Māori, with strong responsiveness to students whose learning needs require acceleration. The school maintains environments that purposefully prioritise learning and progress, supported by a collaborative culture among leaders, teachers, parents and whānau. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whangaehu-Whanganui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Whangaehu School a good school?
Whangaehu School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Environments that purposefully promote student learning, progress and achievement
- A responsive curriculum that is supportive of student needs, wellbeing and learning
- A culture of collaboration among leaders, teachers, parents and whānau that contributes to high expectations for teaching, learning and wellbeing across the school
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
2019-05-23 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Student achievement information for 2018 shows that the school increased equitable and excellent outcomes for students, including Māori
- The school responds well to Māori and other students whose learning and achievement needs acceleration
- Students engage in an environment that purposefully prioritises their learning, progress and achievement
- Further review and documenting of the curriculum to guide practice aligned to the school's educational philosophy is required
- Developing expectations of what te ao Māori inclusion looks like across the curriculum is a next step
"Student achievement information for 2018 shows that the school increased equitable and excellent outcomes for students, including Māori, with the large majority achieving at curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics."
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
725.8
11 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
106.6
1 this year · 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
$0.36M
Per-student funding · 2022
$21,279
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 1
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 1
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 58.8%
- European/Pākehā 47.1%
- Asian 23.5%
Location
71 Ruatangata Road, Whangaehu-Whanganui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Whangaehu School.
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Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · 8.2km · 111 roll
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Okoia School
Full Primary · 10.1km · 49 roll
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Durie Hill School
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62
Frequently asked
Is Whangaehu School a good school?
Whangaehu School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-05 review identified 5 key findings. Student achievement information for 2018 shows that the school increased equitable and excellent outcomes for students, including Māori
How do I enrol my child at Whangaehu School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3426703, email office@whangaehu.school.nz, or visit www.whangaehu.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?
Whangaehu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whangaehu School has 17 students, with an EQI of 530 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whangaehu School in 2019-05, 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz