Warepa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Balclutha, Otago 9273 · Clutha District
#45 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#682 of 1,559 nationally
About Warepa School
Warepa School is a state full primary located in Balclutha, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 45th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Balclutha; Warepa School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)433
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.6%
- 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 Warepa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 70
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- 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 Warepa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Warepa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students · 8.3 km away
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students · 8.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 9.4 km away
Balclutha School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 9.8 km away
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 11 km away
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 12 km away
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Big Rock Primary School
Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
Strath Taieri School
Middlemarch · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Warepa School a good school?
Warepa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Warepa School rank in Otago?
Warepa School ranks #45 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #682 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Warepa School?
Warepa School had 70 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Warepa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Warepa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Warepa School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Warepa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.