Schools in Te Kauwhata, Waikato (2026)
3 schools · 1,020 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 475.
Te Kauwhata, in Waikato, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,020 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Te Kauwhata's schools is 475, 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 Te Kauwhata Primary School (51.9, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Waerenga School (50.5, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Te Kauwhata College (29.5, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Kauwhata College (500 students), Te Kauwhata Primary School (416 students), Waerenga School (104 students).
Ranked schools in Te Kauwhata
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 152Te Kauwhata Primary SchoolTe Kauwhata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 475 · 416 students
- 251Waerenga SchoolTe Kauwhata · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 104 students
- 330Te Kauwhata CollegeTe Kauwhata · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 500 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 51.9 Top 50% | 475 | 416 |
| 2 | Waerenga School Te Kauwhata · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 451 | 104 |
| 3 | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 29.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Te Kauwhata?
Te Kauwhata Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Te Kauwhata with a Success Index (NZ) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Kauwhata?
Te Kauwhata has 3 schools (1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,020 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Kauwhata?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Kauwhata is 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.