Whanganui East School opened in 1904 and is situated in Whanganui East and is a U4, contributing primary school that caters for students from Year 1 to Year 6.  The current roll is 170 students.

Ngā Moemoea | Our Vision

Our kura vision is encapsulated in the whakatauki ‘He Waka Eke Noa’. (We are all in this together) This reflects our belief in Kotahitanga where respectful relationships forged through open conversation and shared thinking amongst our kura community.  The Board of Trustees | Presiding members of our Board, kura leaders and staff work alongside our whānau and iwi (Tōtara Puku, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi). to foster respectful productive partnerships for learning for all.  We draw on our community resources and initiatives to enhance learning opportunities and care for our ākonga wellbeing.  In all our mahi including teaching, learning, care, and review of all our operations we are actively committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles of Partnership, Protection and Participation.

‘He Waka Eke Noa’ affirms our connectedness with each other, to our shared vision and aspirations, and our belonging. Together we witness success, together we share in the challenges we face, together we care for each other.