Waipa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ngaruawahia, Waikato 3720 · Waikato District
#163 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1456 of 1,559 nationally
About Waipa School
Waipa School is a state full primary located in Ngaruawahia, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 348 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 163rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 70.7%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Ngaruawahia; Waipa School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)527
- Roll size (10%)348
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.8%
- 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 Waipa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 348
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 70.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 Waipa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waipa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 619 m away
Ngaruawahia School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
184 students · 656 m away
TKKM o Bernard Fergusson
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 1.9 km away
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
352 students · 1.9 km away
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students · 5.6 km away
Glen Massey School
Glen Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 6.5 km away
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 7.0 km away
Taupiri School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 7.7 km away
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 9.1 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 9.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waipa School a good school?
Waipa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #163 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 Waipa School rank in Waikato?
Waipa School ranks #163 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1456 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waipa School?
Waipa School had 348 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Waipa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waipa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waipa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waipa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.