A century-old school amid the rice paddies.
Waipu Elementary opened in 1918 as a branch of Houlong Public School, becoming independent and taking its current name in 1922. The school has since celebrated its centennial and serves as Waipu District's central, flagship elementary school. Its rural setting, surrounded by rice paddies with views of Tieqiao Mountain and Huoyan Mountain, reflects Waipu's agricultural identity.
外埔國小於1918年（大正7年）以後龍公學校分校形式設立，1922年獨立設校並定名。學校已舉辦建校百週年慶祝活動，是外埔區的核心指標學校。四周稻田環繞、遠眺鐵砧山與火焰山的鄉村景致，正映照出外埔的農業風貌。
What makes this school worth knowing.
🎉 A Centennial Celebration
已舉辦建校百週年慶
Waipu Elementary has celebrated its centennial, marking a century of continuous service to the district's children.
🏫 Waipu's Flagship School
外埔區指標學校
As the district's central elementary school, Waipu Elementary serves as the flagship campus for the broader Waipu community.
🌾 Rice Paddies and Mountain Views
稻田環繞，遠眺雙山
The rural campus is surrounded by rice paddies, with views of both Tieqiao Mountain and Huoyan Mountain in the distance.
🚜 From a Branch to a Century-Old Institution
由分校成長為百年學府
Founded in 1918 as a branch of Houlong Public School, the campus became independent in 1922 and has grown into Waipu's most established school.
Rooted in Waipu's farmland.
Waipu Elementary's rural, mountain-flanked setting — surrounded by rice paddies with views of Tieqiao Mountain and Huoyan Mountain — reflects Waipu District's long-standing agricultural identity. See the Taichung page for more on the region.
Find the school.
No. 878, Waipu Rd., Waipu Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan
臺中市外埔區外埔路878號
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Last updated: July 2026 · Content adapted and condensed from the school's official Chinese-language website by the Taiwan Bilingual Hub team, not yet reviewed by the school. If you're from Waipu Elementary School and would like to correct or expand this page, please contact us.