Waitaria Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Picton, Marlborough 7282 · Marlborough District
About Waitaria Bay School
Waitaria Bay School is a state full primary located in Picton, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 12 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.7%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Picton; Waitaria Bay 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)12
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.2%
- 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 Waitaria Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 12
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.7%
- 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 Waitaria Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitaria Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Renwick School
Renwick · State full primary · Years 1–8
442 students
Seddon School
Seddon · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Grovetown School
Grovetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
Wairau Valley School (Blenheim)
Wairau Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitaria Bay School a good school?
Waitaria Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Waitaria Bay School rank in Marlborough?
Waitaria Bay School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waitaria Bay School?
Waitaria Bay School had 12 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Waitaria Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitaria Bay School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitaria Bay School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Waitaria Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.