Waikawa Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Picton, Marlborough 7220 · Marlborough District
#10 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough
#879 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikawa Bay School
Waikawa Bay School is a state contributing located in Picton, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 148 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 10th of 17 ranked contributing schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.1%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Picton; Waikawa Bay School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)460
- Roll size (10%)148
- 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 Waikawa Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 148
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Waikawa Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikawa Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queen Charlotte College
Picton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
351 students · 1.5 km away
Picton School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 3.9 km away
Waitaria Bay School
Picton · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 13 km away
Linkwater School
Linkwater · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wairau Valley School (Blenheim)
Wairau Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
Havelock School
Havelock · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Riverlands School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Canvastown School
Canvastown · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Renwick School
Renwick · State full primary · Years 1–8
442 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikawa Bay School a good school?
Waikawa Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 17 in Marlborough. 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 Waikawa Bay School rank in Marlborough?
Waikawa Bay School ranks #10 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough and #879 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikawa Bay School?
Waikawa Bay School had 148 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Waikawa Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikawa Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikawa Bay School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Waikawa Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.