Secondary Schools by NCEA Level 2 Attainment in Waikato District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who left with at least NCEA Level 2 (Ministry of Education), for schools with 30 or more leavers. Listed with official data; 7 schools in Waikato District, Waikato. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 136Te Wharekura o RākaumangamangaHuntly · State CompositeNCEA L2: 87.5%
- 242Onewhero Area SchoolOnewhero · State CompositeNCEA L2: 81.8%
- 351Tuakau CollegeTuakau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)NCEA L2: 80.6%
- 454Raglan Area SchoolRaglan · State CompositeNCEA L2: 75%
- 530Te Kauwhata CollegeTe Kauwhata · State Secondary (Year 7-15)NCEA L2: 73.7%
- 621Ngaruawahia High SchoolNgaruawahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 59.7%
- 78Huntly CollegeHuntly · State Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 22.9%
| # | School | Sector | NCEA L2 | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 87.5% | 36.2 Lower 50% | 516 | 400 |
| 2 | Onewhero Area School Onewhero · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 81.8% | 42.3 Lower 50% | 467 | 382 |
| 3 | Tuakau College Tuakau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 80.6% | 50.5 Top 50% | 485 | 994 |
| 4 | Raglan Area School Raglan · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 75% | 53.5 Top 50% | 453 | 611 |
| 5 | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 73.7% | 29.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 59.7% | 21.2 Lower 50% | 534 | 352 |
| 7 | Huntly College Huntly · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 22.9% | 7.8 Lower 50% | 552 | 205 |
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Waikato District with NCEA L2 87.5%. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment 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 ncea results school in Waikato District?
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly, Waikato ranks first among secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Waikato District with NCEA L2 87.5% (Equity Index (EQI): 516).
How are secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Waikato District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who left with at least NCEA Level 2 (Ministry of Education), for schools with 30 or more leavers. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.