Waitohu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ōtaki, Wellington 5512 · Kapiti Coast District
#146 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1226 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitohu School
Waitohu School is a state contributing located in Ōtaki, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 240 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 146th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (58th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.6%; pacific students 10.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Ōtaki; Waitohu School ranks 2nd of 6 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%)486
- Roll size (10%)240
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.7%
- 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 Waitohu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 240
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.4%
- 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 Waitohu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitohu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students · 1.2 km away
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 2.0 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 2.4 km away
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students · 2.6 km away
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students · 2.9 km away
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 6.4 km away
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 6.8 km away
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitohu School a good school?
Waitohu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #146 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 Waitohu School rank in Wellington?
Waitohu School ranks #146 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1226 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitohu School?
Waitohu School had 240 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Waitohu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitohu School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitohu School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Waitohu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.