Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruatoki, Bay of Plenty 3158 · Whakatane District
#18 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty
#306 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki is a state composite located in Ruatoki, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 235 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 18th of 34 ranked composite schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 100%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ruatoki; Te Wharekura o Ruatoki ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)524
- Roll size (10%)235
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.4%
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 Te Wharekura o Ruatoki by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 524
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 235
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 100%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Te Wharekura o Ruatoki has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Wharekura o Ruatoki has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Wharekura o Ruatoki has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tāwera Bilingual School
Ruatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 1.9 km away
Waimana School
Waimana · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students · 5.7 km away
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 9.2 km away
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa
Cape Runaway · State composite · Years 1–13
85 students
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Ruatoki a good school?
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 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 Te Wharekura o Ruatoki rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki ranks #18 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty and #306 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Ruatoki?
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki had 235 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Ruatoki a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Ruatoki?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Ruatoki; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.