Whataupoko Playcentre

Gisborne · Gisborne Region

Playcentre · Community based · Large urban area · 15 children · 20 Hours ECE

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Whataupoko Playcentre at a glance

Whataupoko Playcentre is a playcentre early childhood service in Gisborne, Gisborne Region, managed on a community based basis. It has 15 children enrolled, and is approved for 20 Hours ECE and carries an Equity Index band of EQI > 5.

15 of the enrolled children are under two years old, so the service cares for a genuine infant and toddler cohort alongside older pre-schoolers.

Children by age

Age 0 2

Age 1 3

Age 2 5

Age 3 3

Age 4 2

Age 5 0

Total enrolled: 15 children, of whom 25 are counted in the all-children figure.

Children by ethnicity

European 1477.8%

Pacific 211.1%

Asian 15.6%

Other 15.6%

Service details

Service typePlaycentre
Funding / managementCommunity based
20 Hours ECEEligible for 20 Hours ECE
Equity IndexEQI > 5
SettingLarge urban area
Territorial authorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne Region
Education regionHawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti
Roll date2025 directory export

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About this data

Details are taken from the New Zealand Ministry of Education early childhood directory export dated 1 September 2026. Age and ethnicity rolls are as recorded at the directory snapshot.

This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Education. Confirm enrolment, fees and opening hours directly with the service. Report a correction.

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