Waimataitai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Timaru, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#148 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#967 of 1,559 nationally
About Waimataitai School
Waimataitai School is a state full primary located in Timaru, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 475 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 148th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.8%; pacific students 10.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Timaru; Waimataitai School ranks 5th of 6 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)475
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.7%
- 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 Waimataitai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 475
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.3%
- 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 Waimataitai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimataitai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 1.0 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 1.1 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 1.5 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 1.5 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students · 1.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 1.7 km away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 1.8 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 1.9 km away
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
Amberley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimataitai School a good school?
Waimataitai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #148 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 Waimataitai School rank in Canterbury?
Waimataitai School ranks #148 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #967 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waimataitai School?
Waimataitai School had 475 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Waimataitai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimataitai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimataitai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waimataitai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.