Hāwea Flat School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hawea Flat, Otago 9382 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#5 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#143 of 1,559 nationally
About Hāwea Flat School
Hāwea Flat School is a state contributing located in Hawea Flat, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 417 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 5th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.9%; pacific students 1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)412
- Roll size (10%)417
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)60%
- 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 Hāwea Flat School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 417
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 60%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- 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 Hāwea Flat School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hāwea Flat School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students · 12 km away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 13 km away
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 13 km away
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lee Stream School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hāwea Flat School a good school?
Hāwea Flat School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Hāwea Flat School rank in Otago?
Hāwea Flat School ranks #5 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #143 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hāwea Flat School?
Hāwea Flat School had 417 students in 2026, a change of +60% over five years.
Is Hāwea Flat School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hāwea Flat School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hāwea Flat School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Hāwea Flat School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.