Whataroa School
65 Scally Road, Whataroa · Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast
In summary
Whataroa School is working with ERO through the Te Ara Huarau improvement evaluation approach to assess the impact of its localised curriculum on learners' key competencies and foundational skills. The school is developing a future-focused curriculum that strengthens connections to local history and place while building literacy and numeracy foundations, supported by strong community engagement and learner enthusiasm.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whataroa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Whataroa School a good school?
Whataroa 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
- Commitment to strengthen learners' connections to local tāhuhu kōrero and whenua / history and place
- Enthusiasm to build on learners' curiosity in and engagement with learning through an Aotearoa New Zealand histories lens
- High levels of confidence and support from the school community
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
2024-03-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- School is working with ERO in Te Ara Huarau improvement evaluation approach to assess impact of localised curriculum on learners' key competencies and foundational skills
- School strategic priorities include sustaining a future focused, local and culturally responsive curriculum and empowering learners to make positive choices about their future
- Evaluation focuses on developing learners' knowledge of local and national histories through Aotearoa New Zealand histories lens while building foundational literacy and numeracy skills
- School demonstrates high levels of confidence and support from the school community with strong commitment to strengthen learners' connections to local tāhuhu kōrero and whenua
"sustain a future focused, local and culturally responsive curriculum"
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
$0.47M
Per-student funding · 2022
$22,271
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.4M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 3
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 1
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 3
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 81.0%
- Māori 19.0%
- Pacific 4.8%
- Other / MELAA 4.8%
Location
65 Scally Road, Whataroa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap, © CARTO
Frequently asked
Is Whataroa School a good school?
Whataroa 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 2024-03 review identified 4 key findings. School is working with ERO in Te Ara Huarau improvement evaluation approach to assess impact of localised curriculum on learners' key competencies and foundational skills
How do I enrol my child at Whataroa School?
Contact the school directly on 027-7534061, email principal@whataroa.school.nz, or visit www.whataroa.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?
Whataroa School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whataroa School has 21 students, with an EQI of 482 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whataroa School in 2024-03, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz