Waiau Pa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiau Pa, Auckland 2679 · Franklin Local Board Area
#216 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#600 of 1,559 nationally
About Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa School is a state full primary located in Waiau Pa, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 359 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 216th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (74th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.9%; pacific students 15.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)428
- Roll size (10%)359
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waiau Pa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 359
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waiau Pa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiau Pa School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waiau Pa School a good school?
Waiau Pa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #216 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waiau Pa School rank in Auckland?
Waiau Pa School ranks #216 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #600 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiau Pa School?
Waiau Pa School had 359 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Waiau Pa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiau Pa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiau Pa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waiau Pa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.