Waihi East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihi, Waikato 3641 · Hauraki District
#83 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#893 of 1,559 nationally
About Waihi East School
Waihi East 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 233 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 83rd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.5%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waihi; Waihi East School ranks 1st 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)233
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12%
- 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 East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 233
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Waihi East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waihi East 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 · 1.6 km away
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 1.8 km away
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students · 2.3 km away
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students · 5.1 km away
Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students · 7.7 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 8.2 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Kaihere School
Kaihere · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waihi East School a good school?
Waihi East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #83 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 East School rank in Waikato?
Waihi East School ranks #83 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #893 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waihi East School?
Waihi East School had 233 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Waihi East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waihi East School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waihi East School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Waihi East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.