State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Mangaiti, Te Aroha, with 167 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Elstow-Waihou Combined School, Ministry school number 1713 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
167students
Elstow-Waihou Combined School had 167 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 167 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
449EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Enrolment zone — advisory
Elstow-Waihou Combined School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Aroha College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 401 | 5.3 km |
| Stanley Avenue School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 268 | 5.9 km |
| Springdale School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 32 | 6.3 km |
| Te Aroha Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 223 | 6.5 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 62 | 6.7 km |
| Tirohia School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 10.3 km |
| Tatuanui School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 139 | 11.5 km |
| Tahuna School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 74 | 13.4 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Stanley Avenue School
- Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Springdale School
- Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Te Aroha Primary School
Common questions
What year levels does Elstow-Waihou Combined School cover?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Elstow-Waihou Combined School?
167 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Elstow-Waihou Combined School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Elstow-Waihou Combined School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Elstow-Waihou Combined School a state school?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is a state school.