State · Contributing · Co-ed
Waitara Central School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Waitara West, Waitara, with 175 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitara Central School, Ministry school number 2260 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
175students
Waitara Central School had 175 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 175 students on the roll, so they sum to about 137%, 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
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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
Waitara Central School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School (Waitara) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 91 | 0.4 km |
| Manukorihi Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 208 | 1.0 km |
| Waitara High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 440 | 1.3 km |
| Waitara East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 196 | 1.5 km |
| Tikorangi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 164 | 5.2 km |
| Huirangi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 110 | 5.5 km |
| Lepperton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 6.7 km |
| Puketapu School (New Plymouth) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 318 | 7.4 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
- Waitara Central School vs St Joseph's School (Waitara)
- Waitara Central School vs Waitara East School
- Waitara Central School vs Tikorangi School
Common questions
What year levels does Waitara Central School cover?
Waitara Central School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Waitara Central School?
175 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitara Central School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitara Central School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitara Central School a state school?
Waitara Central School is a state school.