Waverley Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waverley, Taranaki 4510 · South Taranaki District
#37 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#1120 of 1,559 nationally
About Waverley Primary School
Waverley Primary School is a state full primary located in Waverley, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 168 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 37th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.7%; 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%)487
- Roll size (10%)168
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)74.2%
- 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 Waverley Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 487
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 168
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 74.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.7%
- 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 Waverley Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waverley Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitotara School
Waitotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 10 km away
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students · 10 km away
Patea Area School
Patea · State composite · Years 1–13
184 students · 13 km away
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waverley Primary School a good school?
Waverley Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Waverley Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Waverley Primary School ranks #37 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #1120 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waverley Primary School?
Waverley Primary School had 168 students in 2026, a change of +74% over five years.
Is Waverley Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waverley Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waverley Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Waverley Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.