Schools in Nawton, Waikato (2026)
3 schools · 1,106 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 535.
Nawton, in Waikato, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,106 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing, 1 full primary; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Nawton's schools is 535, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Ngā Taiātea Wharekura (39.1, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Nawton School (34.8, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Crawshaw School (31.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Nawton School (521 students), Crawshaw School (294 students), Ngā Taiātea Wharekura (291 students).
Ranked schools in Nawton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 139Ngā Taiātea WharekuraNawton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 504 · 291 students
- 235Nawton SchoolNawton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 521 students
- 331Crawshaw SchoolNawton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 294 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.1 Lower 50% | 504 | 291 |
| 2 | Nawton School Nawton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.8 Lower 50% | 535 | 521 |
| 3 | Crawshaw School Nawton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.0 Lower 50% | 536 | 294 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nawton?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is the highest-ranked school in Nawton with a Success Index (NZ) of 39.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Nawton?
Nawton has 3 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing, 1 full primary) educating 1,106 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Nawton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Nawton is 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.