Waihao Downs School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihao Downs, Canterbury 7977 · Waimate District
#124 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#790 of 1,559 nationally
About Waihao Downs School
Waihao Downs School is a state full primary located in Waihao Downs, in the Waimate District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 76 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 124th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.9%; pacific students 0%; 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%)442
- Roll size (10%)76
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.7%
- 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 Waihao Downs 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
- 76
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.9%
- 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 Waihao Downs School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waihao Downs School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 11 km away
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students · 11 km away
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students · 11 km away
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 12 km away
Waituna Creek School
Waimate · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
Waiau School
Waiau · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Greta Valley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Rotherham School
Rotherham · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waihao Downs School a good school?
Waihao Downs School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #124 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 Waihao Downs School rank in Canterbury?
Waihao Downs School ranks #124 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #790 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waihao Downs School?
Waihao Downs School had 76 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Waihao Downs School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waihao Downs School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waihao Downs School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Waihao Downs School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.