Westburn Te Kura O Hereora

Full Primary (Years 1-8)Co-EducationalYear 1–8StateHas enrolment zone
257 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch
503 students
Large school
383
Equity Index · Highest Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data

Our read on Westburn Te Kura O Hereora

Strong School With Clear Plans to Keep Improving

ERO's November 2024 report paints a positive picture of Westburn Te Kura o Hereora, finding that learners are engaged, outcomes are increasingly equitable, and leadership is strategic and collaborative. The school has made meaningful progress since the previous 2023 review, with clear systems in place and identified next steps focused on writing, English language learners, and governance development.

Source: ERO, 1 November 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean

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Westburn Te Kura O Hereora

257 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch

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What families ask about Westburn Te Kura O Hereora

Does Westburn Te Kura O Hereora 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 Westburn Te Kura O Hereora teach?
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora teaches Year 1–8.
What is Westburn Te Kura O Hereora's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 383. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 503 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is November 2024.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1962
Principal
Susan Jennison
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
May Be Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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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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