Welcome/Nau mai haere mai prospective whanau
We are a community of approximately 320 ākonga and 18 kaiako. We are also well supported by whanau, previous alumni and through connections with the wider Māori education community.
You will see by looking at our website that the kura is an active and productive space. It is a marae-a-kura, a kura Rumaki within a co-governance setting. NPOW along with WSC occupies a special place in New Zealand’s educational landscape. We characterise ourselves as a ‘waka hourua’ – a double hulled canoe of English medium and Māori immersion education.
Within the kura te Reo Māori is encouraged, fostered, prized. Our whakaritenga describes our daily expectations.
Students are encouraged to discover and develop unique personal strengths that allow them to share in the building of a just and sustainable society.
Waiōrea’s aims for all tauira include:
- Competence in written and spoken Māori
- Genuine respect for Māori customs & protocols
- Achievement at all levels across all subject areas
- Advocacy as indigenous global citizens
Enrolment Policy
We have an open entry policy at Ngā Puna o Waiorea. This means that we are able to accept applications from across the motu. At some levels there will be limited places. Criteria for entry includes the student’s
- Te Reo Māori engagement
- Academic background
- Cultural involvement
- Behavioural history, including attendance
- And Whānau commitment
Enrolment Process
Two open days allow whanau to visit and see the kura in operation. In 2026 the dates are:
- Wednesday 5th August 10-12
- Wednesday 9th September 10-12
Enrolment days are scheduled after that, in terms 3 and 4. In 2026 the dates are
- Tuesday 25th August
- Tuesday 22nd September
NPOW works hard to develop connections between school and home, whanaungatanga is at the heart of our kaupapa. That is why a whanau member will be present at the enrolment interview. That is why there is a whanau roopu form to fill out as part of the enrolment process.
These documents are required for all enrolments:
- Enrolment Application form
- School Agreements
- Whanau agreement
At the same time we will need copies of:
- Two most recent reports
- New Zealand Birth Certificate or passport
- Current record of learning – Years 11, 12, 13 only
Online enrolment application
Whanau should complete an online enrolment application by clicking the button below.
You will receive a link via email. Please choose the Waiōrea enrolment application form.
Once we receive all of the above documentation we will contact you with an enrolment interview date and time.
We will also ask your current school to complete a Student Profile form.
If you have any questions please contact reception (09) 815-6742 or watfordt@wsc.school.nz
Note: enrolment applications can be received during the year, and will be considered against the enrolment policy, as well as the kura’s capacity to accept new students.