Schools in Hauraki District, Waikato (2026)
23 schools · 3,480 students · 20 state, 3 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 485.
Ranked schools in Hauraki District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 158Hauraki Plains CollegeNgatea · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 468 · 846 students
- 249Waihi East SchoolWaihi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 470 · 233 students
- 349Ngatea SchoolNgatea · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 301 students
- 447Netherton SchoolNetherton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 138 students
- 545Waikino SchoolWaikino · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 85 students
- 642Turua Primary SchoolTurua · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 470 · 104 students
- 739Paeroa CollegePaeroa · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 507 · 315 students
- 839Waihi CollegeWaihi · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 485 · 553 students
- 933Waitakaruru SchoolWaitakaruru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 91 students
- 1023Kerepehi SchoolKerepehi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 70 students
- 1119Miller Avenue SchoolPaeroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 530 · 85 students
- 1219Waihi Central SchoolWaihi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 534 · 119 students
- 1315Paeroa Central SchoolPaeroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 545 · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hauraki Plains College Ngatea · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.3 Top 50% | 468 | 846 |
| 2 | Waihi East School Waihi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.2 Lower 50% | 470 | 233 |
| 3 | Ngatea School Ngatea · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.5 Lower 50% | 452 | 301 |
| 4 | Netherton School Netherton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.6 Lower 50% | 465 | 138 |
| 5 | Waikino School Waikino · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.9 Lower 50% | 462 | 85 |
| 6 | Turua Primary School Turua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 42.4 Lower 50% | 470 | 104 |
| 7 | Paeroa College Paeroa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 507 | 315 |
| 8 | Waihi College Waihi · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 38.8 Lower 50% | 485 | 553 |
| 9 | Waitakaruru School Waitakaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 33.0 Lower 50% | 493 | 91 |
| 10 | Kerepehi School Kerepehi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 23.0 Lower 50% | 514 | 70 |
| 11 | Miller Avenue School Paeroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 18.8 Lower 50% | 530 | 85 |
| 12 | Waihi Central School Waihi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 18.6 Lower 50% | 534 | 119 |
| 13 | Paeroa Central School Paeroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 15.1 Lower 50% | 545 | 77 |
Other schools in Hauraki District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Kaihere School
Kaihere · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Kaiaua School
Kaiaua · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hauraki District?
Hauraki Plains College is the highest-ranked school in Hauraki District with a Success Index (NZ) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hauraki District?
Hauraki District has 23 schools (2 secondary (year 9-15), 4 contributing, 15 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school) educating 3,480 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hauraki District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hauraki District is 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.