Schools in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay (2026)
5 schools · 1,250 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 467.
Waipukurau, in Hawke's Bay, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,250 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Waipukurau's schools is 467, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Flemington School (Waipukurau) (55.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) (54.5, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Waipukurau School (48.4, lower 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 Central Hawkes Bay College (561 students), Waipukurau School (307 students), The Terrace School (Waipukurau) (192 students).
Ranked schools in Waipukurau
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 156Flemington School (Waipukurau)Waipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 82 students
- 255St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)Waipukurau · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 108 students
- 348Waipukurau SchoolWaipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 307 students
- 440Central Hawkes Bay CollegeWaipukurau · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 561 students
- 527The Terrace School (Waipukurau)Waipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flemington School (Waipukurau) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.8 Top 50% | 432 | 82 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.5 Top 50% | 436 | 108 |
| 3 | Waipukurau School Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.4 Lower 50% | 467 | 307 |
| 4 | Central Hawkes Bay College Waipukurau · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 561 |
| 5 | The Terrace School (Waipukurau) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 536 | 192 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waipukurau?
Flemington School (Waipukurau) is the highest-ranked school in Waipukurau with a Success Index (NZ) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waipukurau?
Waipukurau has 5 schools (4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,250 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waipukurau?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waipukurau is 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.