Schools in Te Kuiti, Waikato (2026)
8 schools · 1,067 students · 7 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 522.
Te Kuiti, in Waikato, has 8 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,067 students. By level there are 6 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite; by sector 7 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Te Kuiti's schools is 522, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) (46.9, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Te Kuiti Primary School (40.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Te Kuiti High School (32.7, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Kuiti Primary School (326 students), Te Kuiti High School (297 students), Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) (137 students).
Ranked schools in Te Kuiti
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 147St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)Te Kuiti · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 69 students
- 241Te Kuiti Primary SchoolTe Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 489 · 326 students
- 333Te Kuiti High SchoolTe Kuiti · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 522 · 297 students
- 420Te Wharekura o ManiapotoTe Kuiti · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 126 students
- 519Centennial Park SchoolTe Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 75 students
- 618Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)Te Kuiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 137 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.9 Lower 50% | 449 | 69 |
| 2 | Te Kuiti Primary School Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 40.5 Lower 50% | 489 | 326 |
| 3 | Te Kuiti High School Te Kuiti · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.7 Lower 50% | 522 | 297 |
| 4 | Te Wharekura o Maniapoto Te Kuiti · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.2 Lower 50% | 527 | 126 |
| 5 | Centennial Park School Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 19.0 Lower 50% | 540 | 75 |
| 6 | Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.5 Lower 50% | 540 | 137 |
Other schools in Te Kuiti
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Te Kuiti side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Te Kuiti?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is the highest-ranked school in Te Kuiti with a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Kuiti?
Te Kuiti has 8 schools (6 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite) educating 1,067 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Kuiti?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Kuiti is 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.