Waitākiri Primary School
Type: Primary (Y1-6) | Authority: State | Suburb: Burwood
Equity Index (EQI): 452. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.
Student Roll: 499 students (April 2026)
Address: 170 Burwood Road, Burwood
Phone: 03-383 2736
Enrolment: Defined enrolment zone - check your home address before enrolling
Waitākiri Primary School is a large state primary (y1-6) located in Burwood, Christchurch. The school had 499 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 452 is above the Christchurch average, indicating greater socioeconomic diversity among students. The school operates a defined enrolment scheme - check the school's website to confirm your home address falls within the zone before enrolling.