Waterloo School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waterloo, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#42 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#248 of 1,559 nationally
About Waterloo School
Waterloo School is a state contributing located in Waterloo, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 522 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.1%; pacific students 10%; 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%)391
- Roll size (10%)522
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.7%
- 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 Waterloo School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 522
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10%
- 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 Waterloo School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waterloo School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 856 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 902 m away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.0 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.1 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.3 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 1.4 km away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 1.4 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 1.5 km away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.6 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Rewa Rewa School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterloo School a good school?
Waterloo School has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 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 Waterloo School rank in Wellington?
Waterloo School ranks #42 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #248 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waterloo School?
Waterloo School had 522 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Waterloo School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waterloo School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waterloo School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterloo School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.