State · Contributing · Co-ed
Waitara East School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Waitara East, Waitara, with 196 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitara East School, Ministry school number 2261 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
196students
Waitara East School had 196 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 196 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, 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 East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitara High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 440 | 0.3 km |
| Manukorihi Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 208 | 0.6 km |
| Waitara Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 175 | 1.5 km |
| St Joseph's School (Waitara) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 91 | 1.8 km |
| Tikorangi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 164 | 5.4 km |
| Huirangi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 110 | 6.4 km |
| Lepperton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 8.1 km |
| Puketapu School (New Plymouth) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 318 | 8.7 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 East School vs Waitara Central School
- Waitara East School vs St Joseph's School (Waitara)
- Waitara East School vs Tikorangi School
Common questions
What year levels does Waitara East School cover?
Waitara East School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Waitara East School?
196 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitara East School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitara East School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitara East School a state school?
Waitara East School is a state school.