Waitaha School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rolleston, Canterbury 7615 · Selwyn District
About Waitaha School
Waitaha School is a state special school located in Rolleston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Waitaha School does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 16.3%; pacific students 5.4%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Rolleston.
Published measures
All figures published for Waitaha School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 29.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.4%
- 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 Waitaha School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitaha School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students · 85 m away
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 1.1 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.6 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 1.8 km away
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students · 2.0 km away
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students · 2.2 km away
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students · 3.0 km away
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students · 3.5 km away
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 4.0 km away
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 6.0 km away
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State special school schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waitaha School a good school?
Waitaha School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Waitaha School rank in Canterbury?
Waitaha School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waitaha School?
Waitaha School had 129 students in 2026, a change of +30% over five years.
Is Waitaha School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitaha School is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitaha School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitaha School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.