Waiouru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiouru, Manawatū-Whanganui 4826 · Ruapehu District
#74 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1261 of 1,559 nationally
About Waiouru School
Waiouru School is a state full primary located in Waiouru, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 93 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 74th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59.1%; pacific students 10.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)484
- Roll size (10%)93
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.7%
- 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 Waiouru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 93
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 59.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.8%
- 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 Waiouru School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waiouru School a good school?
Waiouru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #74 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Waiouru School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Waiouru School ranks #74 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1261 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiouru School?
Waiouru School had 93 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Waiouru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiouru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.