Waitaki Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kurow, Canterbury 9435 · Waitaki District
#131 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#820 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitaki Valley School
Waitaki Valley School is a state full primary located in Kurow, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 102 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 131st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.8%; 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)102
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.8%
- 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 Waitaki Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 102
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.8%
- 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 Waitaki Valley School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waitaki Valley School a good school?
Waitaki Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #131 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 Waitaki Valley School rank in Canterbury?
Waitaki Valley School ranks #131 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #820 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitaki Valley School?
Waitaki Valley School had 102 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Waitaki Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitaki Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.