Whitikahu School
763 Whitikahu Road, Whitikahu · Waikato
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,074 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Whitikahu looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Whitikahu School a good school?
Whitikahu School scores 45/100 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
- Effective leadership that builds a positive culture for teaching and learning
- Positive initiatives and practices that are responsive to student needs and promote wellbeing and learner success
- Cooperative learning environments that support achievement and acceleration for students, including at risk learners
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 65.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
-45.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2019-02 · above band median (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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-02-28 · Phil Cowie, Central Region
- In 2018 most students achieved national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
- Māori student achievement is comparable to Pākehā, with girls achieving at significantly higher levels in reading and writing
- School is able to show accelerated learning and progress for some Māori and other students who need this
- Leaders have high expectations for teaching and learning with strong collaborative relationships evident amongst staff
- A knowledgeable SENCO works cooperatively with staff to provide effective interventions for at-risk students
"Leaders have high expectations for teaching and learning. Teachers are well supported by leaders to improve their practice and strong collaborative relationships are evident amongst staff."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$1.08M
Surplus / (deficit)
$31k
Net assets / equity
$0.44M
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
65.4
3 this year · 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
$0.82M
Per-student funding · 2022
$15,678
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$0.8M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 9
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 10
- Year 05 8
- Year 06 5
- Year 07 9
- Year 08 5
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 94.2%
- Māori 19.2%
- Asian 9.6%
- Other / MELAA 5.8%
Location
763 Whitikahu Road, Whitikahu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Whitikahu School a good school?
Whitikahu School scores 45/100 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 2019-02 review identified 5 key findings. In 2018 most students achieved national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Whitikahu School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8244859, email office@whitikahu.school.nz, or visit www.whitikahu.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?
Whitikahu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Whitikahu School has 52 students, with an EQI of 458 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Whitikahu School in 2019-02, signed by Phil 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz