Schools in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay (2026)
7 schools · 1,023 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter · median Equity Index (EQI) 533.
Wairoa, in Hawke's Bay, has 7 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,023 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite; by sector 5 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Wairoa's schools is 533, above 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 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Wairoa) (30.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Wairoa Primary School (29.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa (24.5, lower 50% of composite schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Wairoa College (347 students), Wairoa Primary School (282 students), TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa (189 students).
Ranked schools in Wairoa
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 131St Joseph's School (Wairoa)Wairoa · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 502 · 96 students
- 229Wairoa Primary SchoolWairoa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 282 students
- 325TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te WairoaWairoa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 532 · 189 students
- 414Tiaho Primary SchoolWairoa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 558 · 98 students
- 514Wairoa CollegeWairoa · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 533 · 347 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 30.5 Lower 50% | 502 | 96 |
| 2 | Wairoa Primary School Wairoa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 29.0 Lower 50% | 542 | 282 |
| 3 | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa Wairoa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 24.5 Lower 50% | 532 | 189 |
| 4 | Tiaho Primary School Wairoa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 14.0 Lower 50% | 558 | 98 |
| 5 | Wairoa College Wairoa · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 13.9 Lower 50% | 533 | 347 |
Other schools in Wairoa
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 Wairoa?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is the highest-ranked school in Wairoa with a Success Index (NZ) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Wairoa?
Wairoa has 7 schools (4 full primary, 1 composite, 2 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,023 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Wairoa?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Wairoa is 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.