Waitati School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitati, Otago 9085 · Dunedin City
About Waitati School
Waitati School is a state full primary located in Waitati, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 54 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.3%; pacific students 5.6%; 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)54
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-44.7%
- 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 Waitati School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 54
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -44.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Waitati School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitati School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 5.0 km away
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 5.4 km away
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 7.5 km away
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 8.1 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students · 10 km away
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 11 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students · 11 km away
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 11 km away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 11 km away
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clyde School
Clyde · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
Cromwell Primary School
Cromwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitati School a good school?
Waitati School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 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 Waitati School rank in Otago?
Waitati School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waitati School?
Waitati School had 54 students in 2026, a change of -45% over five years.
Is Waitati School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitati School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitati School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitati School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.