New ZealandOtagoWaitatiWaitati School

Waitati School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Waitati, Otago · Rural other
office@waitati.school.nz 03-4822888
Roll50enrolled students
EQI421-34 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI421
vs National-34 (avg 455)
Roll50
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Waitati School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
421-42
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
50
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
34%+2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6%-5.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Waitati School is a state full primary school in Waitati, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 50 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9085
MoE School ID3857

Student Demographics

Total Roll50
European/Pakeha86%
Maori34%
Pacific6%
Asian6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
86%
Maori
34%
Pacific
6%
Asian
6%
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 EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)