Best secondary schools in Waikato District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 7 schools in Waikato District, Waikato. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 154Raglan Area SchoolRaglan · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 611 students
- 251Tuakau CollegeTuakau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 485 · 994 students
- 342Onewhero Area SchoolOnewhero · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 382 students
- 436Te Wharekura o RākaumangamangaHuntly · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 400 students
- 530Te Kauwhata CollegeTe Kauwhata · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 500 students
- 621Ngaruawahia High SchoolNgaruawahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 534 · 352 students
- 78Huntly CollegeHuntly · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 552 · 205 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raglan Area School Raglan · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 53.5 Top 50% | 453 | 611 |
| 2 | Tuakau College Tuakau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 485 | 994 |
| 3 | Onewhero Area School Onewhero · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 42.3 Lower 50% | 467 | 382 |
| 4 | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 36.2 Lower 50% | 516 | 400 |
| 5 | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 29.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 21.2 Lower 50% | 534 | 352 |
| 7 | Huntly College Huntly · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 7.8 Lower 50% | 552 | 205 |
Raglan Area School in Raglan leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Waikato District with a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato secondary schools rankings, every school on the Waikato District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Waikato District?
Raglan Area School in Raglan, Waikato ranks first among secondary schools in Waikato District with a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 453).
How are secondary schools in Waikato District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.