Waikowhai Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mount Roskill, Auckland 1042 · Puketāpapa Local Board Area
#227 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#686 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikowhai Primary School
Waikowhai Primary School is a state contributing located in Mount Roskill, in the Puketāpapa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 202 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 227th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 32.2%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Mount Roskill; Waikowhai Primary School ranks 8th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)433
- Roll size (10%)202
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.8%
- 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 Waikowhai Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 202
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 32.2%
- 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 Waikowhai Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikowhai Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students · 457 m away
Hay Park School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 764 m away
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 772 m away
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 1.6 km away
May Road School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
182 students · 1.9 km away
Halsey Drive School
Lynfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students · 2.0 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students · 2.0 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
632 students · 2.2 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 2.2 km away
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rutherford School
Te Atatu Peninsula · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students
Hunua School
Hunua · State full primary · Years 1–8
161 students
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikowhai Primary School a good school?
Waikowhai Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #227 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 Waikowhai Primary School rank in Auckland?
Waikowhai Primary School ranks #227 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #686 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikowhai Primary School?
Waikowhai Primary School had 202 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Waikowhai Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikowhai Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikowhai Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waikowhai Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.