Waitakere College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Waitakere College
Welcoming Multicultural School With Strong Academic Track Record
Waitakere College is a large, inclusive west Auckland secondary school with a strong history of positive ERO findings, most recently rated as providing 'high quality education' in 2017. The 2023 report is an early-stage profile under a new improvement framework, focusing on accelerating student literacy outcomes. The school's core strengths — high expectations, responsive curriculum, and strong community partnerships — remain well-established.
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Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Waitakere College
42 Rathgar Road, Henderson, Auckland
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What families ask about Waitakere College
- Does Waitakere College 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 Waitakere College teach?
- Waitakere College teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Waitakere College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 480. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,620 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is August 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1975
- Principal
- Mark Shanahan
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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