TKKM o Waitaha
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waltham, Canterbury 8023 · Christchurch City
#54 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#363 of 486 nationally
About TKKM o Waitaha
TKKM o Waitaha is a state composite located in Waltham, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 225 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 54th of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.2%; pacific students 10.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waltham; TKKM o Waitaha ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)519
- Roll size (10%)225
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)68.7%
- 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 TKKM o Waitaha by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 519
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 225
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 68.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.2%
- 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 TKKM o Waitaha has changed over time.
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Schools near TKKM o Waitaha
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 306 m away
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students · 581 m away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 668 m away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 825 m away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 1.0 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.5 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 1.6 km away
St Martins School
St Martins · State full primary · Years 1–8
492 students · 1.6 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
Frequently asked questions
Is TKKM o Waitaha a good school?
TKKM o Waitaha has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 of 57 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 TKKM o Waitaha rank in Canterbury?
TKKM o Waitaha ranks #54 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #363 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend TKKM o Waitaha?
TKKM o Waitaha had 225 students in 2026, a change of +69% over five years.
Is TKKM o Waitaha a primary school or a secondary school?
TKKM o Waitaha is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near TKKM o Waitaha?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of TKKM o Waitaha; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.