Kawerau South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawerau, Bay of Plenty 3169 · Kawerau District
#82 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1381 of 1,559 nationally
About Kawerau South School
Kawerau South School is a state contributing located in Kawerau, in the Kawerau District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 346 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 88.7%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Kawerau; Kawerau South School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)536
- Roll size (10%)346
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kawerau South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 346
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 88.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kawerau South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kawerau South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau · State teen parent unit
· 214 m away
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students · 1.3 km away
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 1.5 km away
Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.5 km away
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 10 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 11 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 13 km away
Lake Rotoma School
Lake Rotoma · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Owhata School
Owhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
234 students
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kawerau South School a good school?
Kawerau South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kawerau South School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau South School ranks #82 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1381 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kawerau South School?
Kawerau South School had 346 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Kawerau South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kawerau South School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kawerau South School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Kawerau South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.