Tarawera High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawerau, Bay of Plenty 3169 · Kawerau District
#26 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#434 of 486 nationally
About Tarawera High School
Tarawera High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Kawerau, in the Kawerau District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 440 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 26th of 34 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 87.3%; pacific students 5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Kawerau; Tarawera High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)545
- Roll size (10%)440
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)63.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)38.2%
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 Tarawera High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 545
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 440
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 63.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 38.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 87.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- 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 Tarawera High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tarawera High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tarawera High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tarawera High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 492 m away
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
Kawerau South School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.3 km away
Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 2.1 km away
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 9.6 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 9.7 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui
Opotiki · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
Opotiki College
Opotiki · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
330 students
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi
Te Whaiti · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
16 students
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tarawera High School a good school?
Tarawera High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 of 34 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 Tarawera High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tarawera High School ranks #26 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #434 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tarawera High School?
Tarawera High School had 440 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Tarawera High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tarawera High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tarawera High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Tarawera High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.