Schools in Ngaruawahia, Waikato (2026)
6 schools · 1,183 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 527.
Ranked schools in Ngaruawahia
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 145St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)Ngaruawahia · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 117 students
- 232TKKM o Bernard FergussonNgaruawahia · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 510 · 173 students
- 323Ngaruawahia SchoolNgaruawahia · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 553 · 184 students
- 423Waipa SchoolNgaruawahia · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 348 students
- 521Ngaruawahia High SchoolNgaruawahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 534 · 352 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 44.8 Lower 50% | 456 | 117 |
| 2 | TKKM o Bernard Fergusson Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 32.4 Lower 50% | 510 | 173 |
| 3 | Ngaruawahia School Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 23.1 Lower 50% | 553 | 184 |
| 4 | Waipa School Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 23.1 Lower 50% | 527 | 348 |
| 5 | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 21.2 Lower 50% | 534 | 352 |
Other schools in Ngaruawahia
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 Ngaruawahia?
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) is the highest-ranked school in Ngaruawahia with a Success Index (NZ) of 44.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ngaruawahia?
Ngaruawahia has 6 schools (5 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,183 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ngaruawahia?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ngaruawahia is 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.