Waitākiri Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burwood, Canterbury 8083 · Christchurch City
#133 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#824 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitākiri Primary School
Waitākiri Primary School is a state contributing school located in Burwood, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 558 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 133rd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.9%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 2.7%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)452
- Roll size (10%)558
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.7%
- 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 Waitākiri Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 558
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waitākiri Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitākiri Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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393 students · 2.0 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 2.0 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 2.0 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.4 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students · 2.4 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 2.8 km away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 2.8 km away
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students · 2.9 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Southbridge School
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Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waitākiri Primary School a good school?
Waitākiri Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #133 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 Waitākiri Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Waitākiri Primary School ranks #133 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #824 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitākiri Primary School?
Waitākiri Primary School had 558 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Waitākiri Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitākiri Primary School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitākiri Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitākiri Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.