State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Waitaki Boys' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Oamaru North Milner Park, Oamaru, with 425 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitaki Boys' High School, Ministry school number 365 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
425students
Waitaki Boys' High School had 425 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 425 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, 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
477EQI
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
Waitaki Boys' High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oamaru Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 290 | 0.8 km |
| Pembroke School (Oamaru) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 234 | 0.9 km |
| St Kevins College (Oamaru) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 483 | 1.6 km |
| Waitaki Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 396 | 2.0 km |
| Te Pākihi o Maru | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 122 | 2.4 km |
| St Joseph's School (Oamaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 145 | 2.5 km |
| Ardgowan School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 129 | 2.7 km |
| Fenwick School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 281 | 4.1 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 Boys' High School vs St Kevins College (Oamaru)
- Waitaki Boys' High School vs Waitaki Girls' High School
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Common questions
What year levels does Waitaki Boys' High School cover?
Waitaki Boys' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Waitaki Boys' High School?
425 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitaki Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitaki Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitaki Boys' High School a state school?
Waitaki Boys' High School is a state school.