Waikanae School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikanae, Wellington 5036 · Kapiti Coast District
#103 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#650 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikanae School
Waikanae School is a state full primary located in Waikanae, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 467 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 103rd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.3%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waikanae; Waikanae School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)467
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.6%
- 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 Waikanae School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 467
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- 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 Waikanae School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikanae School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 1.3 km away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 5.7 km away
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students · 6.5 km away
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 6.6 km away
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 6.8 km away
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 6.9 km away
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 7.1 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 8.7 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 8.9 km away
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikanae School a good school?
Waikanae School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #103 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Waikanae School rank in Wellington?
Waikanae School ranks #103 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #650 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikanae School?
Waikanae School had 467 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Waikanae School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikanae School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikanae School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waikanae School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.