Schools in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty (2026)
5 schools · 1,006 students · 5 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 541.
Ranked schools in Kawerau
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 128Kawerau South SchoolKawerau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 346 students
- 222Kawerau Putauaki SchoolKawerau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 125 students
- 321Tarawera High SchoolKawerau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 545 · 440 students
- 418Te Whata Tau o PutauakiKawerau · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 541 · 95 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawerau South School Kawerau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.6 Lower 50% | 536 | 346 |
| 2 | Kawerau Putauaki School Kawerau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 21.8 Lower 50% | 522 | 125 |
| 3 | Tarawera High School Kawerau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 20.9 Lower 50% | 545 | 440 |
| 4 | Te Whata Tau o Putauaki Kawerau · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 18.1 Lower 50% | 541 | 95 |
Other schools in Kawerau
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kawerau?
Kawerau South School is the highest-ranked school in Kawerau with a Success Index (NZ) of 27.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kawerau?
Kawerau has 5 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite, 1 teen parent unit) educating 1,006 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kawerau?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kawerau is 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.