Te Kura o Waikare

CompositeCo-EducationalYear 1–13StateOpen enrolment
Waikare Valley Road, Waikare, Kawakawa
85 students
Small school
537
Equity Index · High Priority Needs
Open enrolment
No zone — anyone can apply

BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data

Our read on Te Kura o Waikare

Strong Cultural Foundation, Urgent Safety Issues to Address

Te Kura o Waikare demonstrates a deeply rooted kaupapa Māori education where tamariki show strong cultural identity, confidence, and engagement in learning. However, ERO has identified urgent compliance issues around health and safety, and the school is still developing key areas including governance, curriculum review, and student achievement tracking.

Source: ERO, 9 February 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean

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Te Kura o Waikare

Waikare Valley Road, Waikare, Kawakawa

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What families ask about Te Kura o Waikare

Does Te Kura o Waikare have an enrolment zone?
No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
What year levels does Te Kura o Waikare teach?
Te Kura o Waikare teaches Year 1–13.
What is Te Kura o Waikare's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 537. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 85 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is February 2026.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in te reo Māori
Opened
2004
Principal
Te Rerenga Walker
Urban/rural setting
Rural other
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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