Waimata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihi, Waikato 3681 · Hauraki District
About Waimata School
Waimata 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 36 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.3%; pacific students 16.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waihi; Waimata School ranks 4th 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)36
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.4%
- 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 Waimata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 36
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 58.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.7%
- 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 Waimata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimata 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 · 4.4 km away
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 4.9 km away
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 5.1 km away
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students · 5.7 km away
Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students · 6.5 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 9.0 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 13 km away
Katikati Primary School
Katikati · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students · 15 km away
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kuiti Primary School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Coroglen School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimata School a good school?
Waimata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Waimata School rank in Waikato?
Waimata School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waimata School?
Waimata School had 36 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Waimata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimata School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimata School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Waimata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.