Wharepapa South School

Full Primary (Years 1-8)Co-EducationalYear 1–8StateOpen enrolment
14 Wharepapa Road, Wharepapa South, Te Awamutu
35 students
Small school
496
Equity Index · Elevated Needs
Open enrolment
No zone — anyone can apply

BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data

Our read on Wharepapa South School

Small Rural School Building Strong Foundations

Wharepapa South School is in an active improvement phase, working collaboratively with ERO to strengthen reading outcomes for all learners. The school has clear priorities, committed leadership, and a warm, inclusive culture, while continuing to develop its teaching practices and culturally responsive approaches.

Source: ERO, 28 March 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean

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Wharepapa South School

14 Wharepapa Road, Wharepapa South, Te Awamutu

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What families ask about Wharepapa South School

Does Wharepapa South School 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 Wharepapa South School teach?
Wharepapa South School teaches Year 1–8.
What is Wharepapa South School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 496. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 35 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is March 2023.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1858
Principal
Ana Stites
Urban/rural setting
Rural other
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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Next steps in the education journey

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Before and after school care

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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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