The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay 4200 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#55 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#1406 of 1,559 nationally
About The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
The Terrace School (Waipukurau) is a state full primary located in Waipukurau, in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 192 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 55th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (69th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 76%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waipukurau; The Terrace School (Waipukurau) ranks 5th 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%)536
- Roll size (10%)192
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.4%
- 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 The Terrace School (Waipukurau) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 192
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 76%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 The Terrace School (Waipukurau) has changed over time.
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Schools near The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students · 1.2 km away
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 1.6 km away
Waipawa School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
344 students · 7.8 km away
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Awa School
Napier South · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
Kotemaori School
Kotemaori · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Terrace School (Waipukurau) a good school?
The Terrace School (Waipukurau) has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 of 69 in Hawke's Bay. 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 The Terrace School (Waipukurau) rank in Hawke's Bay?
The Terrace School (Waipukurau) ranks #55 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #1406 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend The Terrace School (Waipukurau)?
The Terrace School (Waipukurau) had 192 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is The Terrace School (Waipukurau) a primary school or a secondary school?
The Terrace School (Waipukurau) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near The Terrace School (Waipukurau)?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of The Terrace School (Waipukurau); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.