Schools in Waimate District, Canterbury (2026)
9 schools · 900 students · 8 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 473.
Ranked schools in Waimate District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 154Glenavy SchoolGlenavy · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 119 students
- 254Waihao Downs SchoolWaihao Downs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 76 students
- 343Waimate High SchoolWaimate · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 291 students
- 438Waimate Centennial SchoolWaimate · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 138 students
- 534St Andrew's School (Timaru)St Andrews · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 81 students
- 633Waimate Main SchoolWaimate · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 483 · 86 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenavy School Glenavy · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.9 Top 50% | 446 | 119 |
| 2 | Waihao Downs School Waihao Downs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.5 Top 50% | 442 | 76 |
| 3 | Waimate High School Waimate · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 43.3 Lower 50% | 481 | 291 |
| 4 | Waimate Centennial School Waimate · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 38.1 Lower 50% | 473 | 138 |
| 5 | St Andrew's School (Timaru) St Andrews · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.2 Lower 50% | 479 | 81 |
| 6 | Waimate Main School Waimate · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 33.1 Lower 50% | 483 | 86 |
Other schools in Waimate District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waimate District?
Glenavy School is the highest-ranked school in Waimate District with a Success Index (NZ) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waimate District?
Waimate District has 9 schools (6 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 2 contributing) educating 900 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waimate District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waimate District is 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.