Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Waikato District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). 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 CompositeUE: 57.5%
- 251Tuakau CollegeTuakau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 53.5%
- 354Raglan Area SchoolRaglan · State CompositeUE: 44.4%
- 442Onewhero Area SchoolOnewhero · State CompositeUE: 36.4%
- 530Te Kauwhata CollegeTe Kauwhata · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 30.3%
- 621Ngaruawahia High SchoolNgaruawahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 28.6%
- 78Huntly CollegeHuntly · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 14.6%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 57.5% | 36.2 Lower 50% | 516 | 400 |
| 2 | Tuakau College Tuakau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 53.5% | 50.5 Top 50% | 485 | 994 |
| 3 | Raglan Area School Raglan · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 44.4% | 53.5 Top 50% | 453 | 611 |
| 4 | Onewhero Area School Onewhero · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 36.4% | 42.3 Lower 50% | 467 | 382 |
| 5 | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 30.3% | 29.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 28.6% | 21.2 Lower 50% | 534 | 352 |
| 7 | Huntly College Huntly · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 14.6% | 7.8 Lower 50% | 552 | 205 |
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Waikato District with UE 57.5%. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Waikato District?
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly, Waikato ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Waikato District with UE 57.5% (Equity Index (EQI): 516).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Waikato District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). 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.