Schools in Waitotara
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Waitotara (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary. Waitotara 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 Waitotara 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.
- View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review81
More schools in Waitotara
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Ngamatapouri School Full Primary · 3 students
What the record says about Waitotara schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waitotara School
Waitotara School is a full primary school with a roll of 37 students. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all required areas as of July 2024, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the September 2024 board assurance review. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Ngamatapouri School
Ngamatapouri School is effective in achieving equity and excellence for all students, with most achieving at or above curriculum expectation in mathematics and the majority in reading and writing. The school responds well to students at risk of underachievement, with all making accelerated progress in reading and writing. Positive school conditions support learning through effective assessment, tracking and monitoring systems, supported by strong community connections and collaborative learning opportunities.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waitotara schools
What schools are in Waitotara?
Waitotara has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Ngamatapouri School, Waitotara School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waitotara?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waitotara School ranks highest among Waitotara schools (77/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waitotara?
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 Waitotara 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 Waitotara address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waitotara 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).