Schools in Waitomo District, Waikato (2026)
17 schools · 1,518 students · 16 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 510.
Ranked schools in Waitomo District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 147St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)Te Kuiti · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 69 students
- 244Piopio Primary SchoolPiopio · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 130 students
- 341Te Kuiti Primary SchoolTe Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 489 · 326 students
- 433Te Kuiti High SchoolTe Kuiti · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 522 · 297 students
- 524Piopio CollegePiopio · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 499 · 154 students
- 620Te Wharekura o ManiapotoTe Kuiti · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 126 students
- 719Centennial Park SchoolTe Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 75 students
- 818Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)Te Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 137 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.9 Lower 50% | 449 | 69 |
| 2 | Piopio Primary School Piopio · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.7 Lower 50% | 460 | 130 |
| 3 | Te Kuiti Primary School Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 40.5 Lower 50% | 489 | 326 |
| 4 | Te Kuiti High School Te Kuiti · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.7 Lower 50% | 522 | 297 |
| 5 | Piopio College Piopio · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 23.8 Lower 50% | 499 | 154 |
| 6 | Te Wharekura o Maniapoto Te Kuiti · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.2 Lower 50% | 527 | 126 |
| 7 | Centennial Park School Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 19.0 Lower 50% | 540 | 75 |
| 8 | Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.5 Lower 50% | 540 | 137 |
Other schools in Waitomo District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Āria School
Aria · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Mokau School
Mokau · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
Te Kura o Tahaaroa
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Benneydale School
Benneydale · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waitomo District?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is the highest-ranked school in Waitomo District with a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waitomo District?
Waitomo District has 17 schools (12 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 1,518 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waitomo District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waitomo District is 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.