State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Waitaki Valley School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Danseys Pass, Kurow, with 102 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitaki Valley School, Ministry school number 363 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
102students
Waitaki Valley School had 102 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 102 students on the roll, so they sum to about 108%, 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
440EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
← fewer barriersmore barriers →
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
Waitaki Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duntroon School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 105 | 21.6 km |
| Waihao Downs School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 75 | 36.9 km |
| Five Forks School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 57 | 41.9 km |
| Waituna Creek School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 43.7 km |
| Waimate Centennial School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 136 | 45.4 km |
| Waimate Main School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 84 | 46.0 km |
| Waimate High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 293 | 46.0 km |
| St Patrick's School (Waimate) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 46.4 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
- Waitaki Valley School vs Duntroon School
- Waitaki Valley School vs Waihao Downs School
- Waitaki Valley School vs Five Forks School
Common questions
What year levels does Waitaki Valley School cover?
Waitaki Valley School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Waitaki Valley School?
102 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitaki Valley School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitaki Valley School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitaki Valley School a state school?
Waitaki Valley School is a state school.