Schools in Te Aroha, Waikato (2026)
6 schools · 1,200 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 477.
Ranked schools in Te Aroha
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 156Elstow-Waihou Combined SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 175 students
- 250Manawaru SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 73 students
- 348St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)Te Aroha · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 63 students
- 448Stanley Avenue SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 271 students
- 541Te Aroha CollegeTe Aroha · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 492 · 395 students
- 639Te Aroha Primary SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 223 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elstow-Waihou Combined School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.5 Top 50% | 449 | 175 |
| 2 | Manawaru School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 49.6 Top 50% | 447 | 73 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 48.4 Lower 50% | 446 | 63 |
| 4 | Stanley Avenue School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 477 | 271 |
| 5 | Te Aroha College Te Aroha · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.5 Lower 50% | 492 | 395 |
| 6 | Te Aroha Primary School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 496 | 223 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Te Aroha?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is the highest-ranked school in Te Aroha with a Success Index (NZ) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Aroha?
Te Aroha has 6 schools (5 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,200 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Aroha?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Aroha is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.