State · Contributing · Co-ed
Waiau School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Amuri, Waiau, with 30 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waiau School, Ministry school number 3566 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
30students
Waiau School had 30 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 30 students on the roll, so they sum to about 127%, 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
Waiau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 35 | 9.4 km |
| Amuri Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 348 | 20.5 km |
| Hanmer Springs School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 97 | 22.6 km |
| Cheviot Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 172 | 25.9 km |
| Greta Valley School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 35 | 35.0 km |
| Omihi School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 41 | 43.8 km |
| Hurunui College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 190 | 44.7 km |
| Waikari School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 35 | 44.8 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
- Waiau School vs Rotherham School
- Waiau School vs Hanmer Springs School
- Waiau School vs Greta Valley School
Common questions
What year levels does Waiau School cover?
Waiau School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Waiau School?
30 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waiau School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waiau School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waiau School a state school?
Waiau School is a state school.