Waikato Waldorf School

developing the whole child ...

An integrated school

Waikato Waldorf School was established as a private concern in 1996, beginning with a Class One of 9 children. Two years later it became an 'Integrated Full Primary School'. This means it is part of the New Zealand State education system and is, therefore, partially funded by the Ministry of Education. The government funding pays for some teachers and for the school's running costs.

An 'Integrated' school must have, by law, a 'special character'. The majority of 'Integrated' schools in New Zealand are religious - we are not. Our 'special character' rests in the educational aims and practices of the school. The 'special character' of the school is safeguarded in law through our 'Integration Agreement' with the Crown.

The school is subject to review by the Education Review Office (ERO) and has a Board of Trustees in the same way as other State schools. ERO comments about the school can be viewed online by entering the search terms: +ero +"Waikato Waldorf School".

Click here for information about the governance and management of the school.

Click here for information about how the school is funded.