Wainuioru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wainuioru, Wellington 5890 · Masterton District
#81 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#458 of 1,559 nationally
About Wainuioru School
Wainuioru School is a state full primary located in Wainuioru, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 87 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 81st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.7%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)413
- Roll size (10%)87
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.9%
- 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 Wainuioru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 413
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 87
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- 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 Wainuioru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wainuioru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students · 14 km away
TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · State composite · Years 1–13
171 students · 15 km away
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
· 15 km away
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students · 15 km away
Lakeview School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wainuioru School a good school?
Wainuioru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #81 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 Wainuioru School rank in Wellington?
Wainuioru School ranks #81 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #458 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wainuioru School?
Wainuioru School had 87 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Wainuioru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wainuioru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wainuioru School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Wainuioru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.