The Forest School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on The Forest School
Insufficient ERO Report Data to Assess
The content provided contains only basic administrative details about The Forest School — its address, school type, and website — with no actual ERO review findings included. A meaningful parent summary cannot be generated from this information alone. Parents are encouraged to access the full ERO report directly from the ERO website at ero.govt.nz.
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Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
The Forest School
605 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Waiwera, Orewa
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Quick answers
What families ask about The Forest School
- Does The Forest School 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 The Forest School teach?
- The Forest School teaches Year 1–8.
- What is The Forest School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 462. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- A current student roll is not available here.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- No recent ERO review date is available in the current public data.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- English
- Opened
- 2026
- Principal
- Tennille Murdoch
- Urban/rural setting
- Rural other
- Donation requests
- -
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting The Forest School:
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care