Waikaka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9775 · Gore District
#13 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#659 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikaka School
Waikaka School is a state full primary located in Gore, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 64 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 13th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.7%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; Waikaka School ranks 3rd of 11 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%)430
- Roll size (10%)64
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.6%
- 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 Waikaka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 64
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.7%
- 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 Waikaka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikaka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Garston School
Garston · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Te Anau School
Te Anau · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikaka School a good school?
Waikaka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Waikaka School rank in Southland?
Waikaka School ranks #13 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #659 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikaka School?
Waikaka School had 64 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Waikaka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikaka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikaka School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Waikaka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.