TKKM o Waitaha
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on TKKM o Waitaha
Strong Culture and Identity, Governance Needs Urgent Attention
TKKM o Waitaha is a culturally vibrant kura where tamariki thrive in te reo Māori, tikanga, and leadership. However, ERO has identified serious compliance issues around staff safety vetting that must be addressed immediately, alongside concerns about governance capability, internal evaluation, and declining attendance rates.
Source: ERO, 20 March 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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TKKM o Waitaha
45 Hassals Lane, Waltham, Christchurch
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What families ask about TKKM o Waitaha
- Does TKKM o Waitaha 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 TKKM o Waitaha teach?
- TKKM o Waitaha teaches Year 1–13.
- What is TKKM o Waitaha's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 519. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 214 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is March 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1992
- Principal
- Hone Rusk
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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