Waimea College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Richmond, Tasman 7020 · Tasman District
#1 of 6 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman
#230 of 486 nationally
About Waimea College
Waimea College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Richmond, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,535 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 1st of 6 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.1%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 5.1%.
There are 7 schools in Richmond; Waimea College ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)1,535
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)72.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50.5%
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 Waimea College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,535
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 72.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waimea College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waimea College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waimea College has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimea College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond · State special school
10 students · 124 m away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 172 m away
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 312 m away
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 420 m away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 642 m away
Garin College
Richmond · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
635 students · 711 m away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students · 1.3 km away
Stoke School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 3.7 km away
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students · 4.1 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Golden Bay High School
Takaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
296 students
Collingwood Area School
Collingwood · State composite · Years 1–13
151 students
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students
Murchison Area School
Murchison · State composite · Years 1–13
166 students
Tapawera Area School
Tapawera · State composite · Years 1–13
147 students
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimea College a good school?
Waimea College has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 6 in Tasman. 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 Waimea College rank in Tasman?
Waimea College ranks #1 of 6 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman and #230 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waimea College?
Waimea College had 1,535 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Waimea College a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimea College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimea College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waimea College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.