Wainuiomata Intermediate
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Wainuiomata Intermediate
Culturally Strong School With Room to Grow
Wainuiomata Intermediate is a school with a strong cultural identity, good inclusive practices, and a large majority of students achieving at expected levels in core subjects. The school has made meaningful progress since 2022, particularly in cultural responsiveness and writing achievement. Key areas still being worked on include lifting attendance to meet national targets and continuing to raise achievement in reading and mathematics.
Source: ERO, 12 February 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Wainuiomata Intermediate
66 Konini Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
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What families ask about Wainuiomata Intermediate
- Does Wainuiomata Intermediate 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 Wainuiomata Intermediate teach?
- Wainuiomata Intermediate teaches Year 7–8.
- What is Wainuiomata Intermediate's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 502. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 323 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is February 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 2002
- Principal
- Craig Sharp
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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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
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