Our Enrolment scheme/Out of Zone Enrolments…

We have an enrolment scheme in place due to the rapid growth in our area. 

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office.

Because the board operates an enrolment scheme, it is required to fill any vacant out-of-zone places by ballot in cases where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available.

The Board of Whatawhata School is inviting Out of Zone applications for students starting school in Term 1 and 2, 2026.

First Enrolment Period

27 January 2026 – 3 July 2026 - please note that for year 1 students we are a ‘Cohort Entry’ school.

Places available for ballot:

• 7 Year 1 places (students turning 5 during the enrolment period)
• 3 Year 4 places
• 1 Year 7 place (Reo Rua)

Because Whatawhata School operates an enrolment scheme, any vacant out-of-zone places must be filled by ballot if the number of applications exceeds the number of available places.

Applications close: 3:00 pm, Tuesday 21 October 2025

Ballot date (if required): 10:00 am, Wednesday 22 October 2025

To make an application please download this form here and send to the school office. Enquiries may also be made using contact details below.

Phone: 07 829 8820
Email: office@whatawhata.school.nz or
Principal: principal@whatawhata.school.nz 

Second Enrolment Period

4 July 2026 – 16 December 2026

Places for this period will be confirmed in term 2 2026 and are roll dependent. Registrations of interest will be taken in the event places become available.

Spaces for each enrolment period are not guaranteed and will depend on in zone enrolments. Number of spaces will be notified prior to each enrolment period.

f you’d like to check whether you are in our zone, here is an interactive map. This allows you to check for yourself whether you are in the zone. Simply type in your address, click on the Whatawhata School symbol, and see if our zone reaches you! If you are within our school zone and would like to enrol please contact the school office. Please note that a valid utilities bill or similar acceptable evidence of address is required upon enrolment.