Schools in Waipukurau
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Waipukurau (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 4 primary, 1 secondary. Flemington School (Waipukurau) 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 Waipukurau 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory41ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing85Trajectory39ERO review63 - View profile →
60
/ 100 composite
Academic74Outcomes39Retention67Wellbeing48Trajectory58ERO review80 - 4The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · Full Primary · 157 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing0Trajectory67ERO review62 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory50ERO review57
What the record says about Waipukurau schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Flemington School (Waipukurau)
Flemington School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found that most learners achieved at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with Māori learners achieving above their peers across all areas. Leadership has established a culture focused on high quality teaching for equity and excellence, with adaptive teaching practices emphasising foundational skills. The school's composite score is 79.
Full source-linked profile →Central Hawkes Bay College
Central Hawkes Bay College's leadership is focused on improving achievement outcomes for Māori students and implementing culturally responsive teaching practices. The school benefits from strong relationships between students and staff, and is investing in professional development to build teacher capacity and strengthen inclusiveness. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waipukurau schools
What schools are in Waipukurau?
Waipukurau has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 secondary): Central Hawkes Bay College, Flemington School (Waipukurau), St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay), The Terrace School (Waipukurau), Waipukurau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waipukurau?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Flemington School (Waipukurau) ranks highest among Waipukurau schools (77/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Central Hawkes Bay 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 Waipukurau?
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 Waipukurau 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 Waipukurau address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waipukurau 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).