Overview
Waitaria Bay School is a state full primary school in Picton, Marlborough. It is a co-educational school. The school has 12 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 449 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Marlborough District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District
RegionMarlborough
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7282
MoE School ID3064
Student Demographics
Total Roll12
European/Pakeha91.7%
Maori16.7%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI449
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)