Whītau School
221 Woodham Road, Linwood · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,239 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Whītau School is a contributing primary school in Linwood with 327 students. The June 2024 ERO review found less than half of students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in writing and reading, while a small majority meet expectations in mathematics. Māori students achieve at similar levels to their peers. The school demonstrates strengths in data-driven leadership, improving use of achievement information, and a collegial coaching culture supporting teacher development.
Best suited for
Students in Linwood looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Whītau School a good school?
Whītau School scores 40/100 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
- Leaders effectively analyse student outcomes and use data to inform strategic priorities and professional learning
- Improved use of student progress and achievement information is strengthening teaching and learning
- Strong culture of collegial coaching and critical reflection guides teacher growth
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 611.6/1k · suspensions 16.5/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+7.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
64/100 from ERO review 2024-06 · 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): 64/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-06-07 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Less than half of all students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in writing and reading
- A small majority of students achieve at or above expectations in mathematics
- Māori students achieve at a similar level to their peers
- Leaders effectively analyse student outcomes and use this information to inform strategic priorities
- There is an effective range of internal and external pastoral care for wellbeing supports being utilised
"Leaders effectively analyse student outcomes and use this information to inform strategic priorities and the professional learning and development of teachers."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2024. 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
611.6
71 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
16.5
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
$2.62M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,023
2018
$2.9M
2019
$3.2M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$2.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 44
- Year 02 61
- Year 03 49
- Year 04 40
- Year 05 51
- Year 06 65
- Year 07 9
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 58.1%
- Māori 36.1%
- Pacific 30.3%
- Asian 12.5%
- Other / MELAA 4.9%
Location
221 Woodham Road, Linwood. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Whītau School a good school?
Whītau School scores 40/100 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 2024-06 review identified 6 key findings. Less than half of all students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in writing and reading
How do I enrol my child at Whītau School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3898112, email office@whitau.school.nz, or visit www.linwoodnorth.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?
Whītau School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whītau School has 327 students, with an EQI of 513 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whītau School in 2024-06, 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