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Waikouaiti School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Waikouaiti, Waikouaiti, with 90 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll90at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic440moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waikouaiti School, Ministry school number 3852 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

90students

Waikouaiti School had 90 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 7482%
Māori 2022%
Pacific 67%
Asian <5
MELAA <5
Other <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 90 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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

344 national median 461 569 440

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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

Waikouaiti 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

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3852
Address6 Malloch Street, Waikouaiti, Waikouaiti
Territorial authorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1860-01-26

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
Karitane School ContributingYears 1–6 28 5.5 km
Palmerston School ContributingYears 1–6 97 13.3 km
East Otago High School Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 196 13.6 km
Warrington School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 37 14.0 km
Waitati School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 53 19.3 km
Pūrākaunui School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 9 19.9 km
Port Chalmers School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 82 25.4 km
Sawyers Bay School ContributingYears 1–6 113 25.5 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 Waikouaiti School cover?

Waikouaiti School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Waikouaiti School?

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

Does Waikouaiti School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Waikouaiti School a state school?

Waikouaiti School is a state school.

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