State · Contributing · Co-ed
Waihi Beach School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Waihī Beach-Bowentown, Waihi Beach, with 269 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waihi Beach School, Ministry school number 2048 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
269students
Waihi Beach School had 269 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 269 students on the roll, so they sum to about 126%, 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
442EQI
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
Waihi Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimata School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 39 | 6.5 km |
| Waihi East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 228 | 7.7 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 56 | 8.4 km |
| Waihi Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 114 | 9.0 km |
| Waihi College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 552 | 9.7 km |
| Waikino School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 84 | 14.8 km |
| Katikati Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 527 | 16.3 km |
| Katikati College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 839 | 16.4 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
- Waihi Beach School vs Waimata School
- Waihi Beach School vs Waihi East School
- Waihi Beach School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Common questions
What year levels does Waihi Beach School cover?
Waihi Beach School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Waihi Beach School?
269 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waihi Beach School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach School a state school?
Waihi Beach School is a state school.