Waiau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiau, Canterbury 7332 · Hurunui District
About Waiau School
Waiau School is a state contributing located in Waiau, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 32 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
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%)32
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.8%
- 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 Waiau 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
- 32
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Waiau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waiau School a good school?
Waiau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Waiau School rank in Canterbury?
Waiau School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waiau School?
Waiau School had 32 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Waiau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiau School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiau School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Waiau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.