Whangamata Area School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Whangamata Area School
Good Progress With Clear Areas Still to Improve
Whangamata Area School is making genuine gains in literacy and numeracy, with most students engaged and achieving well across NCEA levels. The school has a caring, inclusive culture and is improving outcomes over time. However, attendance remains a significant concern, and specific groups — particularly Māori and male learners — need more targeted support to close achievement gaps.
Source: ERO, 12 December 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Where the school sits and who it accepts
Whangamata Area School
Port Road, Whangamatā, Whangamata
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What families ask about Whangamata Area School
- Does Whangamata Area 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 Whangamata Area School teach?
- Whangamata Area School teaches Year 1–13.
- What is Whangamata Area School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 460. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 547 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is December 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1985
- Principal
- Alistair Luke
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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