Five Forks School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitaki, Otago 9491 · Waitaki District
#60 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#891 of 1,559 nationally
About Five Forks School
Five Forks School is a state full primary located in Waitaki, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 63 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 60th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 3.2%; 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)63
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)77.8%
- 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 Five Forks 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
- 63
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 77.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Five Forks School has changed over time.
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Schools near Five Forks School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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88 students
Papakaio School
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123 students
North East Valley Normal School
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Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Five Forks School a good school?
Five Forks School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #60 of 85 in Otago. 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 Five Forks School rank in Otago?
Five Forks School ranks #60 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #891 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Five Forks School?
Five Forks School had 63 students in 2026, a change of +78% over five years.
Is Five Forks School a primary school or a secondary school?
Five Forks School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Five Forks School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Five Forks School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.