Wairakei School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wairakei, Waikato 3332 · Taupo District
#66 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#741 of 1,559 nationally
About Wairakei School
Wairakei School is a state contributing located in Wairakei, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 341 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 66th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.2%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)440
- Roll size (10%)341
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-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 Wairakei School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 341
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 Wairakei School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wairakei School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 7.2 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 7.2 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 7.3 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students · 7.4 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 8.0 km away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 8.0 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 8.7 km away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 8.7 km away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 8.7 km away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wairakei School a good school?
Wairakei School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 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 Wairakei School rank in Waikato?
Wairakei School ranks #66 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #741 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wairakei School?
Wairakei School had 341 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Wairakei School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wairakei School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wairakei School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wairakei School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.