Waituna Creek School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waimate, Canterbury 7978 · Waimate District
About Waituna Creek School
Waituna Creek School is a state full primary located in Waimate, in the Waimate District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 35 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waimate; Waituna Creek School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)35
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-38.6%
- 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 Waituna Creek School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 35
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -38.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Waituna Creek School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waituna Creek School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 4.5 km away
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students · 4.6 km away
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students · 4.8 km away
Waihao Downs School
Waihao Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 12 km away
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
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143 students
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Templeton · State full primary · Years 1–8
287 students
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students
Glenavy School
Glenavy · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waituna Creek School a good school?
Waituna Creek School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.3 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 Waituna Creek School rank in Canterbury?
Waituna Creek School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waituna Creek School?
Waituna Creek School had 35 students in 2026, a change of -39% over five years.
Is Waituna Creek School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waituna Creek School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waituna Creek School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Waituna Creek School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.