Schools in Tuakau, Waikato (2026)
5 schools · 1,575 students · 5 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 485.
Ranked schools in Tuakau
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 154Harrisville SchoolTuakau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 215 students
- 251Tuakau CollegeTuakau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 485 · 994 students
- 346Pukekawa SchoolTuakau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 83 students
- 435Tuakau SchoolTuakau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 260 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisville School Tuakau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 450 | 215 |
| 2 | Tuakau College Tuakau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 485 | 994 |
| 3 | Pukekawa School Tuakau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.8 Lower 50% | 452 | 83 |
| 4 | Tuakau School Tuakau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 516 | 260 |
Other schools in Tuakau
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 Tuakau?
Harrisville School is the highest-ranked school in Tuakau with a Success Index (NZ) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Tuakau?
Tuakau has 5 schools (4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,575 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Tuakau?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Tuakau is 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.