Waikouaiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikouaiti, Otago 9510 · Dunedin City
#56 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#829 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti School is a state contributing located in Waikouaiti, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 92 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 56th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.7%; pacific students 6.5%; 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)92
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17%
- 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 Waikouaiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 92
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.5%
- 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 Waikouaiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikouaiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karitane School
Karitane · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students · 5.5 km away
Palmerston School
Palmerston · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 13 km away
East Otago High School
Palmerston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students · 14 km away
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikouaiti School a good school?
Waikouaiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #56 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 Waikouaiti School rank in Otago?
Waikouaiti School ranks #56 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #829 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikouaiti School?
Waikouaiti School had 92 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Waikouaiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikouaiti School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikouaiti School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Waikouaiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.