State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Girls
Waitaki Girls' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Glen Warren, Oamaru, with 396 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitaki Girls' High School, Ministry school number 366 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
396students
Waitaki Girls' High School had 396 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 396 students on the roll, so they sum to about 117%, 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
478EQI
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 Girls' 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Pākihi o Maru | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 122 | 0.4 km |
| St Joseph's School (Oamaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 145 | 0.5 km |
| Pembroke School (Oamaru) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 234 | 1.4 km |
| Oamaru Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 290 | 1.7 km |
| Waitaki Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 425 | 2.0 km |
| Fenwick School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 281 | 2.1 km |
| St Kevins College (Oamaru) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 483 | 2.8 km |
| Ardgowan School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 129 | 3.1 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 Girls' High School vs Waitaki Boys' High School
- Waitaki Girls' High School vs St Kevins College (Oamaru)
- Waitaki Girls' High School vs Waimate High School
Common questions
What year levels does Waitaki Girls' High School cover?
Waitaki Girls' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Waitaki Girls' High School?
396 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitaki Girls' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitaki Girls' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitaki Girls' High School a state school?
Waitaki Girls' High School is a state school.