Schools in Waitara, Taranaki (2026)
6 schools · 1,280 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 524.
Ranked schools in Waitara
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 146Tikorangi SchoolWaitara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 168 students
- 230Waitara High SchoolWaitara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 524 · 423 students
- 326Waitara Central SchoolWaitara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 184 students
- 426Manukorihi IntermediateWaitara · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 512 · 210 students
- 524St Joseph's School (Waitara)Waitara · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 510 · 91 students
- 621Waitara East SchoolWaitara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 532 · 204 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tikorangi School Waitara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 464 | 168 |
| 2 | Waitara High School Waitara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 30.4 Lower 50% | 524 | 423 |
| 3 | Waitara Central School Waitara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.4 Lower 50% | 535 | 184 |
| 4 | Manukorihi Intermediate Waitara · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 25.9 Lower 50% | 512 | 210 |
| 5 | St Joseph's School (Waitara) Waitara · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 24.3 Lower 50% | 510 | 91 |
| 6 | Waitara East School Waitara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 20.6 Lower 50% | 532 | 204 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waitara?
Tikorangi School is the highest-ranked school in Waitara with a Success Index (NZ) of 46.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waitara?
Waitara has 6 schools (3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 full primary) educating 1,280 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waitara?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waitara is 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.