Waianiwa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waianiwa, Southland 9874 · Southland District
#24 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#755 of 1,559 nationally
About Waianiwa School
Waianiwa School is a state full primary located in Waianiwa, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 61 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 24th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 3.3%; 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%)438
- Roll size (10%)61
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.8%
- 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 Waianiwa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 61
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Waianiwa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waianiwa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wallacetown School
Wallacetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
77 students · 4.9 km away
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 8.3 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students · 11 km away
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 11 km away
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 11 km away
Ruru Special School
Invercargill · State special school
128 students · 11 km away
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 12 km away
Thornbury School
Thornbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students · 12 km away
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 14 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Thornbury School
Thornbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waianiwa School a good school?
Waianiwa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 of 48 in Southland. 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 Waianiwa School rank in Southland?
Waianiwa School ranks #24 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #755 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waianiwa School?
Waianiwa School had 61 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Waianiwa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waianiwa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waianiwa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waianiwa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.