Waitara East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitara, Taranaki 4346 · New Plymouth District
#55 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1505 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitara East School
Waitara East School is a state contributing located in Waitara, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 204 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 55th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (52th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 81.9%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Waitara; Waitara East School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)532
- Roll size (10%)204
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.5%
- 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 Waitara East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 532
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 204
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 81.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Waitara East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitara East School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students · 311 m away
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students · 642 m away
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Waitara)
Waitara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
91 students · 1.8 km away
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 5.4 km away
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 6.4 km away
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 8.1 km away
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 8.7 km away
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 9.7 km away
Urenui School
Urenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
101 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Ahititi School
Ahititi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitara East School a good school?
Waitara East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Waitara East School rank in Taranaki?
Waitara East School ranks #55 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1505 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitara East School?
Waitara East School had 204 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Waitara East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitara East School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitara East School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitara East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.