Waihi Beach School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty 3611 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#22 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#533 of 1,559 nationally
About Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach School is a state contributing located in Waihi Beach, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 281 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (78th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.7%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 1.4%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)281
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.3%
- 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 Waihi Beach School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 281
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waihi Beach School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waihi Beach School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students · 6.5 km away
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 7.7 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 8.4 km away
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 9.0 km away
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students · 9.7 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students
Tauriko School
Tauriko · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waihi Beach School a good school?
Waihi Beach School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. 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 Waihi Beach School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Waihi Beach School ranks #22 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #533 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waihi Beach School?
Waihi Beach School had 281 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Waihi Beach School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waihi Beach School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waihi Beach School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Waihi Beach School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.