Waimate High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waimate, Canterbury 7924 · Waimate District
#47 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#276 of 486 nationally
About Waimate High School
Waimate High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Waimate, in the Waimate District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 291 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 47th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waimate; Waimate High School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)481
- Roll size (10%)291
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)78%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)41.5%
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 Waimate High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 291
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 78%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 41.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Waimate High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waimate High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waimate High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimate High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students · 136 m away
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 783 m away
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.1 km away
Waituna Creek School
Waimate · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 4.8 km away
Waihao Downs School
Waihao Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 11 km away
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 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 Waimate High School a good school?
Waimate High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 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 Waimate High School rank in Canterbury?
Waimate High School ranks #47 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #276 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waimate High School?
Waimate High School had 291 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Waimate High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimate High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimate High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Waimate High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.