Waimate Main School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waimate, Canterbury 7924 · Waimate District
#177 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1252 of 1,559 nationally
About Waimate Main School
Waimate Main School is a state contributing located in Waimate, in the Waimate District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 86 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 177th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.6%; pacific students 3.5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waimate; Waimate Main School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)483
- Roll size (10%)86
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- 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 Waimate Main School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 483
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 86
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- 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 Main School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimate Main School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students · 136 m away
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 707 m away
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.0 km away
Waituna Creek School
Waimate · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 4.6 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 contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimate Main School a good school?
Waimate Main School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #177 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 Waimate Main School rank in Canterbury?
Waimate Main School ranks #177 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1252 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waimate Main School?
Waimate Main School had 86 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Waimate Main School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimate Main School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimate Main School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Waimate Main School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.