Te Waitai Sefton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Sefton, Canterbury 7445 · Waimakariri District
#95 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#614 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Waitai Sefton School
Te Waitai Sefton School is a state full primary located in Sefton, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 131 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 95th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13%; pacific students 0.8%; 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%)434
- Roll size (10%)131
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.5%
- 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 Te Waitai Sefton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 131
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.8%
- 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 Te Waitai Sefton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Waitai Sefton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 6.9 km away
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 7.7 km away
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students · 7.7 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 8.3 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 8.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 9.2 km away
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 9.3 km away
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 9.5 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 10 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 10 km away
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State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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33 students
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179 students
Omarama School
Omarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Te Rau Horopito
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100 students
Omihi School
Hurunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Te Waitai Sefton School a good school?
Te Waitai Sefton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #95 of 187 in Canterbury. 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 Te Waitai Sefton School rank in Canterbury?
Te Waitai Sefton School ranks #95 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #614 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Waitai Sefton School?
Te Waitai Sefton School had 131 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Te Waitai Sefton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Waitai Sefton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Waitai Sefton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Waitai Sefton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.