Schools in Waipawa
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Waipawa (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 2 primary. Omakere 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Waipawa 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory71ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing72Trajectory68ERO review76
Frequently asked questions about Waipawa schools
What schools are in Waipawa?
Waipawa has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Omakere School, Waipawa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waipawa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Omakere School ranks highest among Waipawa schools (86/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waipawa?
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 Waipawa 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 Waipawa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waipawa 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).