Schools in Waimate, Canterbury (2026)
5 schools · 582 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 473.
Waimate, in Canterbury, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 582 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Waimate's schools is 473, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Waimate High School (43.3, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Waimate Centennial School (38.1, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Waimate Main School (33.1, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Waimate High School (291 students), Waimate Centennial School (138 students), Waimate Main School (86 students).
Ranked schools in Waimate
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 143Waimate High SchoolWaimate · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 291 students
- 238Waimate Centennial SchoolWaimate · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 138 students
- 333Waimate Main SchoolWaimate · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 483 · 86 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waimate High School Waimate · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 43.3 Lower 50% | 481 | 291 |
| 2 | Waimate Centennial School Waimate · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 38.1 Lower 50% | 473 | 138 |
| 3 | Waimate Main School Waimate · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 33.1 Lower 50% | 483 | 86 |
Other schools in Waimate
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Waimate side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waimate?
Waimate High School is the highest-ranked school in Waimate with a Success Index (NZ) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waimate?
Waimate has 5 schools (2 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 2 contributing) educating 582 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waimate?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waimate is 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.