Schools in Waihi
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Waihi (Waikato) — 4 primary, 1 secondary. Waihi East School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Waihi ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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84
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory65ERO review82 - View profile →
78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review78 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory36ERO review57 - View profile →
47
/ 100 composite
Academic71Outcomes29Retention61Wellbeing0Trajectory30ERO review75 - View profile →
38
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory30ERO review76
What the record says about Waihi schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waihi College
According to a board assurance review in August 2023, the board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waihi schools
What schools are in Waihi?
Waihi has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 secondary): Waihi College, St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi), Waihi East School, Waihi Central School, Waimata School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waihi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waihi East School ranks highest among Waihi schools (84/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Waihi College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waihi?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Waihi does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Waihi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waihi schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).