Wharenui School
Matipo Street, Riccarton · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #955 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Wharenui School's 2020 ERO review found that the large majority of students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparity for boys in reading and writing was noted. The school demonstrated strong partnerships with parents and whānau, a collaborative culture focused on improving learner outcomes, and a welcoming environment that values students' cultures and identities. Most students targeted for literacy and mathematics improvements made progress toward curriculum expectations.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Riccarton looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Wharenui School a good school?
Wharenui School scores 73/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong partnerships with parents, whānau, community and external experts
- A collaborative school culture that is focused on continuing to improve outcomes for learners
- A welcoming, positive and inclusive environment that values students' cultures, languages and identities
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 47.4/1k · suspensions 4.9/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+40.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2020-01 · top quartile of band (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-01-16 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Te Tai Tini (Southern Region)
- The large majority of students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics in 2017-2018.
- There is ongoing disparity for boys in reading and writing, and to a lesser degree in mathematics.
- The majority of students targeted to make improvements in literacy and mathematics made progress toward curriculum expectations, with many making accelerated progress.
- The school provides an inclusive and caring learning community that values children's language, cultures and identities.
- School leaders need to continue to strengthen evaluation, inquiry and knowledge-building processes to better promote improvement at classroom and school-wide levels.
"The school is effectively achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for the large majority of its students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$3.63M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$60k
Net assets / equity
$1.30M
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
47.4
14 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.9
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
$2.29M
Per-student funding · 2022
$4,916
2018
$2.7M
2019
$2.9M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$2.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 72
- Year 02 58
- Year 03 60
- Year 04 40
- Year 05 54
- Year 06 57
- Year 07 61
- Year 08 63
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 56.4%
- European/Pākehā 22.5%
- Māori 16.5%
- Pacific 10.1%
- Other / MELAA 9.9%
Location
Matipo Street, Riccarton. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Wharenui School a good school?
Wharenui School scores 73/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-01 review identified 5 key findings. The large majority of students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics in 2017-2018.
How do I enrol my child at Wharenui School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3485263, email helen.tuuta@wharenui.school.nz, or visit www.wharenui.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?
Wharenui School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Wharenui School has 466 students, with an EQI of 457 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Wharenui School in 2020-01, signed by Dr 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz