Te Waka Unua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Woolston, Canterbury 8023 · Christchurch City
#162 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1074 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Waka Unua School
Te Waka Unua School is a state full primary located in Woolston, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 501 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 162nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.9%; pacific students 21.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Woolston; Te Waka Unua School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)509
- Roll size (10%)501
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.1%
- 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 Waka Unua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 501
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.6%
- 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 Waka Unua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Waka Unua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 120 m away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 933 m away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 1.2 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 1.2 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 1.3 km away
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 1.3 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 1.5 km away
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 1.5 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Waka Unua School a good school?
Te Waka Unua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #162 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 Waka Unua School rank in Canterbury?
Te Waka Unua School ranks #162 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1074 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Waka Unua School?
Te Waka Unua School had 501 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Te Waka Unua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Waka Unua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Waka Unua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Waka Unua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.