Schools in South Waikato District, Waikato (2026)
21 schools · 4,255 students · 19 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 519.
South Waikato District, in Waikato, has 21 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 4,255 students. By level there are 9 contributing, 5 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 teen parent unit; by sector 19 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across South Waikato District's schools is 519, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
17 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Te Waotu School (48.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) (46.4, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Lichfield School (44.0, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tokoroa High School (491 students), Forest View High School (425 students), Tokoroa North School (415 students).
Schools are spread across 4 suburbs or towns, with the most in Tokoroa (13), Putaruru (5), Tirau (2), Lichfield (1).
Ranked schools in South Waikato District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 149Te Waotu SchoolPutaruru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 448 · 129 students
- 246St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)Putaruru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 177 students
- 344Lichfield SchoolLichfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 457 · 95 students
- 441Tirau Primary SchoolTirau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 127 students
- 534Tokoroa North SchoolTokoroa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 415 students
- 633Forest View High SchoolTokoroa · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 517 · 425 students
- 730Tokoroa IntermediateTokoroa · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 275 students
- 828Strathmore SchoolTokoroa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 530 · 191 students
- 927Putāruru Primary SchoolPutaruru · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 227 students
- 1027Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o PateterePutaruru · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 290 students
- 1127Putāruru CollegePutaruru · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 518 · 397 students
- 1227David Henry SchoolTokoroa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 153 students
- 1327TKKM o Te HiringaTokoroa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 525 · 135 students
- 1426Tokoroa Central SchoolTokoroa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 538 · 197 students
- 1526Amisfield SchoolTokoroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 508 · 143 students
- 1623Tokoroa High SchoolTokoroa · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 525 · 491 students
- 1722Tainui Full Primary SchoolTokoroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 250 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Waotu School Putaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.5 Lower 50% | 448 | 129 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) Putaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.4 Lower 50% | 455 | 177 |
| 3 | Lichfield School Lichfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.0 Lower 50% | 457 | 95 |
| 4 | Tirau Primary School Tirau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 40.7 Lower 50% | 477 | 127 |
| 5 | Tokoroa North School Tokoroa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 494 | 415 |
| 6 | Forest View High School Tokoroa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.8 Lower 50% | 517 | 425 |
| 7 | Tokoroa Intermediate Tokoroa · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 30.3 Lower 50% | 519 | 275 |
| 8 | Strathmore School Tokoroa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.8 Lower 50% | 530 | 191 |
| 9 | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.4 Lower 50% | 539 | 227 |
| 10 | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 27.1 Lower 50% | 523 | 290 |
| 11 | Putāruru College Putaruru · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.6 Lower 50% | 518 | 397 |
| 12 | David Henry School Tokoroa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 527 | 153 |
| 13 | TKKM o Te Hiringa Tokoroa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 525 | 135 |
| 14 | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.3 Lower 50% | 538 | 197 |
| 15 | Amisfield School Tokoroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 26.1 Lower 50% | 508 | 143 |
| 16 | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 23.2 Lower 50% | 525 | 491 |
| 17 | Tainui Full Primary School Tokoroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.2 Lower 50% | 526 | 250 |
Other schools in South Waikato District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
Compare the top 4 schools in South Waikato District side by side →
Suburb or towns in South Waikato District
Other places in Waikato
- Tokoroa(13)
- Hamilton(10)
- Cambridge(10)
- Te Awamutu(10)
- Taupo(8)
- Hillcrest(8)
- Te Kuiti(8)
- Huntly(7)
- Paeroa(6)
- Te Aroha(6)
- Matamata(6)
- Ngaruawahia(6)
- Thames(5)
- Waihi(5)
- Morrinsville(5)
- Hamilton East(5)
- Otorohanga(5)
- Fairfield(5)
- Tuakau(5)
- Te Rapa(5)
- Putaruru(5)
- Reporoa(4)
- Raglan(4)
- Chartwell(4)
- Dinsdale(4)
- Melville(4)
- Rototuna(4)
- Whitianga(3)
- Te Kauwhata(3)
- Nawton(3)
- Ohaupo(3)
- Glenview(3)
- Flagstaff-Hamilton(2)
- Turangi(2)
- Ngatea(2)
- Tirau(2)
- Whangamata(2)
- Taupiri(2)
- Piopio(2)
- Waitoa(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in South Waikato District?
Te Waotu School is the highest-ranked school in South Waikato District with a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in South Waikato District?
South Waikato District has 21 schools (5 full primary, 9 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 2 composite, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 teen parent unit) educating 4,255 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in South Waikato District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in South Waikato District is 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.