Ruo Shui: Te Waiora School
Ruo Shui: Te Waiora School
Where Culture, Innovation, and Excellence Unite
Empowering Students Through Innovation
At Ruo Shui: Te Waiora, we believe education is more than just academics - it's about identity, creativity, and excellence. We are a values-driven, bilingual school that nurtures the whole child, fostering critical thinking, cultural pride, and global citizenship.
Who We Are
Ruo Shui: Te Waiora is a visionary charter school that integrates Māori perspectives, bilingual education, and global connections to offer a transformative learning experience. Through inquiry-based learning, arts integration, and personalised pathways, we empower students to thrive beyond expectations.
Rooted in Culture, Built for the Future
We honour the ancestral connections between Māori and Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples, creating a learning environment where cultural identity is valued and celebrated.
Academic Excellence with a Difference
Our rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum ensures students excel in literacy, numeracy, STEM, and the arts, while embracing bilingual learning in English, te reo Māori, and home languages.
Arts-Integrated Learning
We weave music, drama, dance, and visual arts into all subjects, enhancing engagement, expression, and deeper understanding.
Personalised Learning Pathways
Every student is unique. Our data-driven, individualised approach ensures that each learner progresses at least 12 months per year in literacy and numeracy, while also developing leadership and creative problem-solving skills.
A Global Perspective
Through our partnership with Taiwan’s Sage Humanities and Education Foundation, students engage in international learning, cultural exchanges, and leadership development.
Our Mission
To empower every student with the skills, values, and confidence to succeed academically and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our Values
Empowerment (展能)
Helping each student reach their full potential
Integrity (品格)
Acting with honesty, respect, and responsibility
Service (貢獻)
Inspiring meaningful contributions to the world
Future Enrolment Information
Ruo Shui: Te Waiora is not yet open for enrolment. We are currently in the application phase and working towards our official opening in 2026.
Proposed Location: Manukau City
Planned Opening: Term 1, 2026
Year Levels: Year 1-6
Stay Updated
Interested families and whānau can express interest and stay informed about enrolment timelines by signing up for updates.
ruoshuischool@gmail.com