Waipara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipara, Canterbury 7447 · Hurunui District
About Waipara School
Waipara School is a state full primary located in Waipara, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 33 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.2%; 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%)478
- Roll size (10%)33
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-32.1%
- 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 Waipara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 478
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 33
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -32.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.2%
- 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 Waipara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waipara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Omihi School
Hurunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 8.2 km away
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.4 km away
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 11 km away
Amberley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 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
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waipara School a good school?
Waipara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary 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 Waipara School rank in Canterbury?
Waipara School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waipara School?
Waipara School had 33 students in 2026, a change of -32% over five years.
Is Waipara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waipara School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waipara School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Waipara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.