Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · State
- Year levels
- 1–6
- Total roll
- 809
- Enrolment zone
- Yes
- Gender
- Co-Educational
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- 39 Ladies Mile, Manly, Whangaparaoa
- Territorial authority
- Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
- Phone
- 09-4249029
- admin@wgp.school.nz
- Website
- http://www.wgp.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
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Can my child go here?
This school has an enrolment scheme, so a place is not open to every address. How enrolment zones work
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Zone boundaries shown here are approximate. Ministry of Education data warns these boundaries do not have high spatial precision and can place neighbouring addresses on different sides of a line. This is not a confirmation of enrolment eligibility — always confirm directly with the school. Zone geometry also does not reflect enrolment priority rules (siblings, special character categories, ballots) — it shows the mapped boundary only.
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What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
What does the school say about itself?
Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- In their words
- To be the best we can be
- Kia eke ki ngā taumata tiketike
Motto To be the best we can be Kia eke ki ngā taumata tiketike
- International students
- Accepted, as stated
Every year we welcome groups from abroad to join our school both for short-term visits and longer terms stays.
- Accepted, as stated
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 707
- Māori
- 135
- Pacific
- 52
- Asian
- 87
- MELAA
- 46
- Other
- 8
- International
- 2
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 01 | 23 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 112 | 0 | 129 |
| Year 02 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 130 | 1 | 152 |
| Year 03 | 29 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 125 | 0 | 143 |
| Year 04 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 129 |
| Year 05 | 31 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 114 | 0 | 134 |
| Year 06 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 122 |
| Year 07 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 18 |
| Year 08 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 153 | 55 | 100 | 40 | 10 | 712 | 1 | 828 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 05 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 120 |
| Age 06 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 130 | 1 | 154 |
| Age 07 | 29 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 136 |
| Age 08 | 26 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 115 | 0 | 133 |
| Age 09 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 101 | 0 | 122 |
| Age 10 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 105 | 0 | 125 |
| Age 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 37 |
| Age 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 153 | 55 | 100 | 40 | 10 | 712 | 1 | 828 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Student engagement
Age-standardised stand-down rate per 1,000 students — 2024
9.7%
| Whangaparaoa School (Auckland) | 9.7% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 29.7% |
| Contributing | 35.6% |
| State | 40.2% |
| New Zealand | 37.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 18.6% |
| Māori | 17% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 42.6% |
| European/Pākehā | 11.5% |
| Total | 9.7% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison stand-down rates data (2024)
Age-standardised suspension rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Whangaparaoa School (Auckland) | 0% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 3% |
| Contributing | 3.5% |
| State | 4.5% |
| New Zealand | 4.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison suspension rates data (2024)
Age-standardised exclusion rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Whangaparaoa School (Auckland) | 0% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 1.4% |
| Contributing | 1.5% |
| State | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | 1.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison exclusion data (2024)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Boarding
- No
- Language of instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Urban / rural
- Large urban area
- Date opened
- 25 January 1900
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 4
- Last reviewed
- 22 May 2026
- Latest report
- School Report
- Report type
- Review report
- Board assurance
- The board attested to all areas (8 December 2022)
A board assurance statement is the board’s own account of whether it took all reasonable steps to meet its legal obligations, on the date shown. It is not ERO’s finding. ERO reports separately, in the same report, on any non-compliance it identified during that process.
The board assurance report of 8 December 2022 carries no actions-for-compliance section — the section ERO uses when it names non-compliance it identified. That is what this report contains; it is not ERO saying it found none. Other reports ERO holds for this school may say something different.
What this report states about the school
As stated in ERO’s report of 22 May 2026 — not necessarily the position now. Each line quotes the sentence it came from.
- Year levels
- Years 1 to 6
provides education for learners in Years 1 to 6
- Years 1 to 6
What ERO wrote in its latest report
This is ERO’s report of 22 May 2026 — “School Report” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.
School Report
Tēnā koutou e mau manawa rahi ki te kaupapa e aro ake nei, ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa. Mā wai rā e kawe, mā tātau katoa.
We acknowledge the collective effort, responsibility and commitment by all to ensure that the child remains at the heart of the matter.
Every New Zealand state and state integrated school has an ERO review at least once every four years to evaluate what is working well for learners and what needs to be improved.
About the School
Whangaparaoa School provides education for learners in Years 1 to 6, and the current school roll is 828. The school roll includes 62% New Zealand European / Pākehā , 19% Māori , 10% Asian, 5% Pacific and students from other ethnic backgrounds.
The school’s motto is Together, Mahi Tahi, supported by the ORCA values of Ownership ( Rangatiratanga ), Respect ( Manaakitanga ), Collaborate ( Whanaungatanga ), and Achieve ( Ako ).
Education Counts provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement, school enrolments and school zones. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
An explanation of the terms and judgements used in this report can be found here: Reporting | Education Review Office
Improvement and progress
This section is about the progress the school has made since the December 2022 ERO report. It includes an explanation of the expected improvements and findings.
Expected improvements
The school expected to see an enhancement in the knowledge and practice of te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori and embed culturally responsive practice.
Findings
The school implemented a sequenced learning programme for te reo Māori across the school. Mihi whakatau , karakia , the school’s waiata and tikanga Māori are embedded within the curriculum which has enhanced teacher capability and confidence in te ao Māori.
What we know about learner success
This section provides a summary of learner success and wellbeing. The judgments are based on the ERO School Improvement Framework and the evidence provided to ERO during the evaluation.
How well are learners succeeding? Learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress; outcomes are similarly high for all groups.
What is the quality of teaching and learning? Learners benefit from excellent quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics.
How well does the school curriculum respond to all learners needs? Learners have rich opportunities to learn across the breadth and depth of the curriculum. There is a consistent focus on supporting learners to gain skills in foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. Learners with complex needs are well supported to achieve their education goals.
How well does school planning and conditions support ongoing improvement? School planning and conditions to support high quality education for learners are driving excellent school performance.
How well does the school include all learners and promote their engagement and wellbeing? The school successfully promotes learners’ engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
How well does the school partner with parents, whānau and its community for the benefit of learners? The school reports usefully and accurately to parents / whānau about their child’s learning, achievement and progress. The school responds well to a wide range of information gathered through community consultation, to inform strategic planning and curriculum decisions.
Student Health and Safety The school board is taking reasonable steps to ensure student health and safety.
Achievement in Years 1 to 6
This section is about learner achievement. It outlines how well learners across the school meet or exceed the expected curriculum level of The New Zealand Curriculum in foundational skills.
Less than a third Less than half Small majority Large majority Most Almost all
0 to 33% 34 to 49% 50 to 64% 65 to 79% 80 to 90% Over 90%
Reading Most learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. Results are equitable for all groups of learners.
Writing Most learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. Results are not yet equitable for all groups of learners.
Mathematics Most learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. Results are equitable for all groups of learners.
Attendance
This section is about school attendance and the progress the school is making towards meeting the Government target of 80% regular attendance.
The large majority of learners attend school regularly.
The school is approaching the target of 80% regular attendance.
The school has a suitable plan in place to improve attendance.
Regular attendance is improving towards or beyond the target.
Chronic absence is reducing over time.
Assessment
This section is about how the school assesses learner progress and achievement.
The school uses an appropriate approach and reliable practices to find out about achievement against the curriculum.
Assessment information is used well to adjust teaching practices to ensure ongoing improvement in teaching and student progress.
Progress
This section is about how well the school supports all learners to make sufficient progress.
The school has good quality planning to increase the rate of progress for all groups of students.
The school has to some extent improved achievement and progress for those learners most at risk of not achieving since the previous review.
The school has to some extent extended achievement and progress for learners working at or above curriculum levels since the previous review.
The school is meeting Government reading, writing and mathematics targets and/or pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau targets set for 2030.
Next steps for improvement
This section provides more detail for the school to include in its strategic and annual planning for ongoing improvement across the school. It outlines what the school is doing well and identifies actions for improvement.
Areas of strength
Students experience a broad, engaging curriculum that effectively balances structured learning with creativity, inquiry, and play. The curriculum is further strengthened by authentic, inquiry learning opportunities that utilise the local environment and community.
Learner wellbeing, belonging and engagement are supported by strong, respectful relationships across school community.
Consistency of teaching practice is well supported by coherent school expectations that are well aligned to the school’s vision, values and improvement priorities.
Strategic leadership prioritises and sequences improvement, rationalising the pace of change to sustain implementation and build staff capability .
Key priorities
Maintain a strong focus on initiatives to improve regular attendance across to meet the government target.
Implement new assessment tools that align with The New Zealand Curriculum, for consistent, high quality achievement information to further inform teaching and learning and next step planning.
Further strengthen structured writing approaches to accelerate learning, consistently improve outcomes and promote equity for all learners.
Actions to bring about improvement
Within six months:
continue to implement targeted attendance interventions for identified learners, including early-contact systems, whānau engagement meetings, and consistent monitoring through weekly data reviews
introduce and trial assessment tools aligned to The New Zealand Curriculum ; teachers receive professional learning to use these consistently
continue to provide professional learning on a selected structured writing approach, with teachers implementing key strategies in their daily writing programmes and regularly sharing progress
Annually:
evaluate the effectiveness of attendance initiatives across the year, refine attendance procedures, and establish partnerships with external agencies to strengthen sustained attendance support
fully integrate the new assessment tools into schoolwide planning, reporting, and evaluation systems, for coherent use of achievement information to inform teaching and learning
continue to embed the structured writing approach across all classrooms, supported by coaching, observation, and moderation practices for consistency and evaluative use of learner progress data.
Expected outcomes
All learners attending school regularly with increased whānau engagement in attendance expectations.
Teachers use high quality, consistent assessment information that leads to improved achievement and greater coherence across the curriculum.
Learners’ progress in writing is accelerated where needed for equity in outcomes and increased confidence and capability in writing.
Regulatory and legislative requirements
This section of the report is about how the school meets regulatory and legislative requirements. This includes the provision of education for international students.
Board assurance with regulatory and legislative requirements
This section of the report reviews the school's policies, procedures, documentation, and checks that it meets all regulations, maintains a safe environment, and supports students' wellbeing.
During this review the Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in the following areas:
Board administration
Yes
Curriculum
Yes
Management of health, safety and welfare
Yes
Personnel management
Yes
Provision for international students
This section is about the quality of the provision of education for international students enrolled at the school.
Findings
The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 established under section 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code and has completed an annual self-review of its implementation of the Code.
At the time of this review there were 2 international students attending the school, and 0 exchange students.
The school provides a welcoming and well organised programme for international learners. Orientation processes, including translation support, help students and families settle quickly. Pastoral care is thoughtful, with careful class placement and buddy systems to support inclusion. Long term students receive English language support. They participate fully in school life. Short-term groups focus on cultural and English immersion experiences. The school reviews its international provision annually this includes feedback from agents and families. International education is included in strategic planning and is managed so that it enhances the learning of students.
The next public report on ERO’s website will be a School Report and is due within four years.
Me mahi tahi tonu tātau, kia whai oranga a tātau tamariki Let’s continue to work together for the greater good of all children
Sharon Kelly Director of Schools
22 May 2026
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 4 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).