Waiau Area School
47 Orawia Road Tuatapere
Waiau Area School is a Composite located in Tuatapere. The school operates under the State authority within the Southland Region region.
With a roll of approximately 129 students, Waiau Area School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1970, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.was.school.nz/.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Waiau Area School
- Telephone
- 03-2266285
- admin@was.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Andrew Pardoe-Burnett
- URL
- http://www.was.school.nz/
- Add1 Line1
- 47 Orawia Road
- Add1 City
- Tuatapere
- Add2 City
- Tuatapere
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Rural settlement
- Org Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Southland District
- Regional Council
- Southland Region
- Local Office Name
- Invercargill Office
- Education Region
- Otago, Southland
- Latitude
- -46.129567
- Longitude
- 167.688882
- EQi Index
- 525
- Total
- 129
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1970-01-26
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waiau Area School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Waiau Area School?
Waiau Area School is a Composite school, operating under the State authority in the Southland Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Waiau Area School located?
Waiau Area School is located in Tuatapere, New Zealand. The address is 47 Orawia Road Tuatapere.
Is Waiau Area School a co-educational school?
Waiau Area School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Waiau Area School?
As of the most recent data, Waiau Area School has a school roll of approximately 129 students, making it a small school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Waiau Area School?
You can contact Waiau Area School by phone on 03-2266285, or by email at admin@was.school.nz.
Does Waiau Area School have a website?
Yes, Waiau Area School has an official website at http://www.was.school.nz/. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Waiau Area School open?
Waiau Area School was established and opened its doors in January 1970. It has been serving the local community and the Southland Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Waiau Area School?
Waiau Area School falls under the jurisdiction of the Invercargill Office local education office, which is part of the Southland Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Waiau Area School on a map?
You can find Waiau Area School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -46.129567, 167.688882). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Waiau Area School?
To enrol your child at Waiau Area School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 03-2266285 or emailing admin@was.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
Interactive map – this school and nearby
Schools Nearby
Other schools close to Waiau Area School: