Waiwera South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiwera South, Otago 9584 · Clutha District
About Waiwera South School
Waiwera South School is a state full primary located in Waiwera South, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 29 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.9 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) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.3%; pacific students 0%; 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%)439
- Roll size (10%)29
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.1%
- 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 Waiwera South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 29
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Waiwera South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiwera South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Clinton School
Clinton · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 8.5 km away
Warepa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 12 km away
Clutha Valley School
Greenfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiwera South School a good school?
Waiwera South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.9 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 Waiwera South School rank in Otago?
Waiwera South School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waiwera South School?
Waiwera South School had 29 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Waiwera South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiwera South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiwera South School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Waiwera South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.