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Five Forks School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Ngapara, Waitaki, with 57 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll57at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic449moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Five Forks School, Ministry school number 3738 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

57students

Five Forks School had 57 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 5088%
Asian 611%
Māori <5
Pacific <5
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 57 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

449EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 449

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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

Five Forks 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3738
Address1403 Kakanui Valley Road, Ngapara, Waitaki
Territorial authorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1912-01-26

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
Weston School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 243 12.0 km
Totara School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 18 12.5 km
Maheno School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 92 13.9 km
Ardgowan School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 129 15.5 km
Fenwick School ContributingYears 1–6 281 16.2 km
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 145 16.4 km
Te Pākihi o Maru ContributingYears 1–6 122 16.4 km
Waitaki Girls' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 396 16.6 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 Five Forks School cover?

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

How many students attend Five Forks School?

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

Does Five Forks School have an enrolment zone?

No. Five Forks School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Five Forks School a state school?

Five Forks School is a state school.

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