Waimate Centennial School vs Waimate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students
| Measure | Waimate Centennial School Waimate, Canterbury | Waimate High School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 187 | #47 of 57 |
| National rank | #1147 of 1,559 | #276 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 138 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 481 |
| Total roll | 138 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.4% | 22.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 41.5% |
| Māori students | 18.1% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waimate | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | centennial.ultranet.school.nz | www.waimatehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waimate High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.3 vs 38.1).
- •Waimate Centennial School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 481).
- •Waimate High School does better on roll size (291 vs 138).
- •Waimate High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.7% vs -11.4%).
- •Waimate High School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 138.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waimate Centennial School better than Waimate High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimate High School ranks higher (43.3 vs 38.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Waimate Centennial School and Waimate High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waimate and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waimate Centennial School: 473. Waimate High School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waimate Centennial School and Waimate High School rank in Canterbury?
Waimate Centennial School is 166th of 187 and Waimate High School is 47th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).