Waihi Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihi, Waikato 3610 · Hauraki District
#174 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1525 of 1,559 nationally
About Waihi Central School
Waihi Central School is a state contributing located in Waihi, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 119 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 18.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 174th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 47.1%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waihi; Waihi Central School ranks 5th of 5 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%)534
- Roll size (10%)119
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.7%
- 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 Waihi Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 534
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 119
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 47.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Waihi Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waihi Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 642 m away
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students · 793 m away
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 1.8 km away
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students · 4.9 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 6.4 km away
Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students · 9.0 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 14 km away
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 14 km away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Kaiaua School
Kaiaua · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Crawshaw School
Nawton · State full primary · Years 1–8
294 students
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waihi Central School a good school?
Waihi Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 18.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #174 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Waihi Central School rank in Waikato?
Waihi Central School ranks #174 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1525 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waihi Central School?
Waihi Central School had 119 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Waihi Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waihi Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waihi Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waihi Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.