Schools in Waverley
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Waverley (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Waverley Primary 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 Waverley 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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What the record says about Waverley schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waverley Primary School
Waverley Primary School shows positive achievement trajectories in reading, writing and mathematics, with many students meeting curriculum expectations. The school has implemented improved assessment tools and practices with collaborative leadership supporting continuous improvement. However, a recognised disparity in achievement and attendance of Māori learners is an identified priority, and the school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waverley schools
What schools are in Waverley?
Waverley has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Waverley Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waverley?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waverley Primary School ranks highest among Waverley schools (63/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waverley?
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 Waverley 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 Waverley address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waverley 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).