State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Waihao Downs School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Waihao Downs, Waimate, with 75 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waihao Downs School, Ministry school number 3567 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
75students
Waihao Downs School had 75 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 75 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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
Waihao Downs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimate Centennial School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 136 | 11.1 km |
| Waimate High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 293 | 11.2 km |
| Waimate Main School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 84 | 11.2 km |
| St Patrick's School (Waimate) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 11.9 km |
| Waituna Creek School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 12.1 km |
| Glenavy School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 121 | 19.2 km |
| Duntroon School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 105 | 20.3 km |
| Papakaio School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 121 | 22.5 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
- Waihao Downs School vs Waimate Centennial School
- Waihao Downs School vs Waimate Main School
- Waihao Downs School vs St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Common questions
What year levels does Waihao Downs School cover?
Waihao Downs School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Waihao Downs School?
75 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waihao Downs School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Waihao Downs 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 Waihao Downs School a state school?
Waihao Downs School is a state school.