Schools in Waimate
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Waimate (Canterbury) — 7 primary, 1 secondary. Glenavy 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.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Waimate schools by suburb
2 Waimate suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Waimate 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review84 - 2Te Kura ā Iwi o Te Waimate (Proposed opening date: 2026-07-20)
Waimate · Full Primary · — students · EQI unknown
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More schools in Waimate
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Waituna Creek School Full Primary · 27 students
What the record says about Waimate schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Glenavy School
Glenavy School is a full primary school serving 136 students in Waimate, Canterbury. The board's February 2023 assurance review confirmed the school meets regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score data is available.
Full source-linked profile →Waimate Centennial School
Waimate Centennial School's 2023 ERO review found a strong culture of care and support amongst students and teachers, with a good balance of new and experienced teaching staff strengthening professional capability. The school maintains useful connections with support agencies including its Kāhui Ako to support equity provision. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Waimate)
St Patrick's School has recently appointed a new principal committed to enhancing student achievement and engagement. The school is working to implement curriculum changes including New Zealand histories and is undertaking professional learning in literacy and mathematics. The school is committed to cultural diversity and benefits from community involvement. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Waimate High School
Waimate High School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. No international students were enrolled at the time of the ERO review in June 2023.
Full source-linked profile →Waimate Main School
Waimate Main School's 2023 ERO review identified staff responsiveness to individual student needs and useful progress-tracking systems as key strengths. Staff demonstrated commitment to improving their competency in te reo and tikanga Māori to support Māori learners. The school has no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Waituna Creek School
Waituna Creek School is a full primary school with a roll of 27. The school's Board of Trustees confirmed in 2022 that it met regulatory, legislative, and curriculum requirements. There is no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waimate schools
What schools are in Waimate?
Waimate has 8 schools on our records (7 primary, 1 secondary): Waimate High School, Glenavy School, St Patrick's School (Waimate), Waihao Downs School, Waimate Centennial School, Waimate Main School, Waituna Creek School, Te Kura ā Iwi o Te Waimate (Proposed opening date: 2026-07-20). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waimate?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Glenavy School ranks highest among Waimate schools (94/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Waimate High School 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 Waimate?
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 Waimate 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 Waimate address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waimate 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).