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Wakanui School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Winchmore-Wakanui, Ashburton, with 94 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll94at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic415fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Wakanui School, Ministry school number 3580 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

94students

Wakanui School had 94 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 8691%
Asian 77%
MELAA <5

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 94 students on the roll, so they sum to about 100%, 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

415EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 415

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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

Wakanui 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3580
AddressWakanui School Road, Winchmore-Wakanui, Ashburton
Territorial authorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1876-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Ashburton Christian School Composite (Year 1-10)Years 1–10 261 8.1 km
Hampstead School ContributingYears 1–6 309 8.5 km
Ashburton Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 436 9.6 km
Ashburton Netherby School ContributingYears 1–6 189 9.7 km
Tinwald School ContributingYears 1–6 263 10.0 km
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 244 10.2 km
Ashburton Borough School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 248 10.2 km
Ashburton College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,391 10.8 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Wakanui School cover?

Wakanui School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Wakanui School?

94 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Wakanui School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Wakanui 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 Wakanui School a state school?

Wakanui School is a state school.

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