Schools in Waitaki
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Waitaki (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Five Forks 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.
Schools in Waitaki 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.
- 1Five Forks School
Waitaki · Full Primary · 62 students · EQI 420–449
View profile →93
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review83
What the record says about Waitaki schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Five Forks School
Five Forks School's June 2024 ERO review found learning outcomes are equitable and excellent, with nearly all students achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. The review noted leadership effectively fosters a culture committed to quality teaching and equity, and students have increasingly developed the ability to reflect on their learning and identify next steps. The school's composite score is 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waitaki schools
What schools are in Waitaki?
Waitaki has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Five Forks School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waitaki?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Five Forks School ranks highest among Waitaki schools (93/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waitaki?
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 Waitaki 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 Waitaki address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waitaki 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).