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Schools in Waimana

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

There is 1 school in and around Waimana (Bay of Plenty) — 1 primary. Waimana 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.

1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.

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More schools in Waimana

These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.

Frequently asked questions about Waimana schools

What schools are in Waimana?

Waimana has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Waimana School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Waimana?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waimana School ranks highest among Waimana schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Waimana?

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 Waimana 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 Waimana address.

Decile or EQI — how are Waimana 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).