Waitaki Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9444 · Waitaki District
#20 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#249 of 486 nationally
About Waitaki Boys' High School
Waitaki Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 418 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 20th of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 14.4%; international students 0.5%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; Waitaki Boys' High School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)477
- Roll size (10%)418
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)55.1%
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 Waitaki Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 418
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 55.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waitaki Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waitaki Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waitaki Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitaki Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 762 m away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 879 m away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 1.6 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 2.0 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 2.4 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 2.5 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 2.7 km away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 4.1 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 5.9 km away
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students
Roxburgh Area School
Roxburgh · State composite · Years 1–13
121 students
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
The Catlins Area School
Owaka · State composite · Years 1–13
127 students
East Otago High School
Palmerston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitaki Boys' High School a good school?
Waitaki Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 28 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 Waitaki Boys' High School rank in Otago?
Waitaki Boys' High School ranks #20 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #249 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitaki Boys' High School?
Waitaki Boys' High School had 418 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Waitaki Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitaki Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitaki Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitaki Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.