Waipawa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipawa, Hawke's Bay 4210 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#28 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#924 of 1,559 nationally
About Waipawa School
Waipawa School is a state full primary located in Waipawa, 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 344 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 28th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.3%; pacific students 9.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waipawa; Waipawa School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)482
- Roll size (10%)344
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.5%
- 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 Waipawa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 344
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.6%
- 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 Waipawa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waipawa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 6.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 6.2 km away
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 6.6 km away
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students · 6.9 km away
The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 7.8 km away
Argyll East School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 10 km away
Pukehou School
Pukehou · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 13 km away
Te Aute College
Pukehou · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
74 students · 13 km away
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Porangahau School
Porangahau · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Putere School
Putere · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Frasertown School
Frasertown · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Onekawa School
Onekawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Poukawa School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waipawa School a good school?
Waipawa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 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 Waipawa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Waipawa School ranks #28 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #924 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waipawa School?
Waipawa School had 344 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Waipawa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waipawa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waipawa School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Waipawa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.