New ZealandSouthlandGoreWaikaka School

Waikaka School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Gore, Southland · Rural other
office@waikaka.school.nz 03-2072887
Roll61enrolled students
EQI430-25 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI430
vs National-25 (avg 455)
Roll61
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Waikaka School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
430-33
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
61
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
4.9%-27.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Waikaka School is a state full primary school in Gore, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 61 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 430 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gore District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGore District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9775
MoE School ID4037

Student Demographics

Total Roll61
European/Pakeha93.4%
Maori4.9%
Pacific0%
Asian4.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
93.4%
Maori
4.9%
Pacific
0%
Asian
4.9%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI430
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)