Wairakei School

Contributing (Years 1-6)Co-EducationalYear 1–6StateHas enrolment zone
2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei, Taupo
350 students
Medium school
440
Equity Index · Balanced Profile
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Wairakei School in brief

Wairakei School is a medium state co-educational primary school (Year 1–6) in Wairakei, Taupo, with 350 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 440 sits in the middle of the national range, so its students come from a broad cross-section of backgrounds. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1959.

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Wairakei School

2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei, Taupo

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How enrolment at Wairakei School works

  • Wairakei School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 1–6
  • Roll size: Medium school
  • School website: wairakeitaupo.school.nz

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Does Wairakei School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Wairakei School teach?
Wairakei School teaches Year 1–6.
What is Wairakei School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 440. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 350 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1959
Principal
Paula Farquhar
Urban/rural setting
Rural settlement
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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  • Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
  • Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
  • Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres

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