Waimataitai School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Waimataitai School
A Growing School With Clear Improvement Priorities Ahead
Waimataitai School has genuine strengths in student wellbeing, inclusive practice, and teacher development, but ERO has identified significant work needed in assessment, attendance, and achievement equity. The school is 'working towards' high levels of success, meaning it has not yet reached that goal, and ERO has set specific improvement actions with clear timeframes.
Source: ERO, 18 September 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Waimataitai School
25 Trafalgar Street, Maori Hill, Timaru
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What families ask about Waimataitai School
- Does Waimataitai School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Waimataitai School teach?
- Waimataitai School teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Waimataitai School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 464. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 506 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is September 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1882
- Principal
- Lara Sargent (Acting)
- Urban/rural setting
- Medium urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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 Waimataitai 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