Schools in Te Awamutu, Waikato (2026)
10 schools · 3,393 students · 8 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 479.
Ranked schools in Te Awamutu
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 168Waipa Christian SchoolTe Awamutu · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 111 students
- 266Puahue SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 159 students
- 360St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)Te Awamutu · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 427 · 253 students
- 460Te Awamutu Primary SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 605 students
- 544Pekapekarau SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 320 students
- 643Te Awamutu CollegeTe Awamutu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 1,278 students
- 740Te Awamutu IntermediateTe Awamutu · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 531 students
- 831Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te ArohaTe Awamutu · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 96 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 68.2 Top 25% | 421 | 111 |
| 2 | Puahue School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.4 Top 50% | 425 | 159 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 60.4 Top 50% | 427 | 253 |
| 4 | Te Awamutu Primary School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.0 Top 50% | 461 | 605 |
| 5 | Pekapekarau School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 320 |
| 6 | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.6 Lower 50% | 481 | 1,278 |
| 7 | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 40.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 531 |
| 8 | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.6 Lower 50% | 505 | 96 |
Other schools in Te Awamutu
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 Te Awamutu?
Waipa Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Te Awamutu with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Awamutu?
Te Awamutu has 10 schools (2 composite, 3 contributing, 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate) educating 3,393 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Awamutu?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Awamutu is 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.