Schools in Waitaki District, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 238 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 434.
Waitaki District, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 238 students. By level there is 3 full primary; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Waitaki District's schools is 434, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Duntroon School (64.3, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Waitaki Valley School (52.3, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Duntroon School (108 students), Waitaki Valley School (102 students), Omarama School (28 students).
Schools are spread across 3 suburbs or towns, with the most in Duntroon (1), Omarama (1), Kurow (1).
Ranked schools in Waitaki District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 164Duntroon SchoolDuntroon · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 108 students
- 252Waitaki Valley SchoolKurow · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 102 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duntroon School Duntroon · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.3 Top 50% | 423 | 108 |
| 2 | Waitaki Valley School Kurow · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 440 | 102 |
Other schools in Waitaki District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Waitaki District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Waitaki District
Other places in Canterbury
- Rolleston(10)
- Christchurch(8)
- Kaiapoi(7)
- Papanui(6)
- Timaru(6)
- Rangiora(6)
- Merivale(6)
- Waimate(5)
- Bishopdale(5)
- Burnside(5)
- Riccarton(5)
- Woolston(5)
- Temuka(4)
- Halswell(4)
- Ashburton(4)
- Hoon Hay(4)
- Sockburn(4)
- Hornby(4)
- Christchurch Central(4)
- Amberley(4)
- Kaikoura(4)
- Lincoln(3)
- Linwood(3)
- Methven(3)
- Leeston(3)
- Allenton(3)
- Geraldine(3)
- Fairlie(3)
- West End(3)
- Opawa(3)
- Spreydon(3)
- Avonhead(3)
- Darfield(3)
- Bryndwr(3)
- Ilam(3)
- Sumner(3)
- Gleniti(3)
- Pleasant Point(2)
- Southbrook(2)
- Richmond(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waitaki District?
Duntroon School is the highest-ranked school in Waitaki District with a Success Index (NZ) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waitaki District?
Waitaki District has 3 schools (3 full primary) educating 238 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waitaki District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waitaki District is 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.