Wakanui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ashburton, Canterbury 7777 · Ashburton District
#82 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#550 of 1,559 nationally
About Wakanui School
Wakanui School is a state full primary located in Ashburton, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 101 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 0%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Ashburton; Wakanui School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)415
- Roll size (10%)101
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.6%
- 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 Wakanui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 101
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 0%
- 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 Wakanui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wakanui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 8.1 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 8.5 km away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 9.6 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 9.7 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 10.0 km away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 10 km away
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 10 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 11 km away
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 11 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lake Tekapo School
Lake Tekapo · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students
Dorie School
Chertsey · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakanui School a good school?
Wakanui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 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 Wakanui School rank in Canterbury?
Wakanui School ranks #82 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #550 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wakanui School?
Wakanui School had 101 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Wakanui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wakanui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wakanui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakanui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.