Ruawai College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruawai, Northland 0549 · Kaipara District
#19 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#421 of 486 nationally
About Ruawai College
Ruawai College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Ruawai, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 139 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 19th of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.6%; pacific students 9.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ruawai; Ruawai College ranks 2nd of 2 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)139
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)61.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.4%
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 Ruawai College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 139
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 61.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 49.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.4%
- 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 Ruawai College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ruawai College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ruawai College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruawai College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ruawai Primary School
Ruawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 124 m away
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 13 km away
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruawai College a good school?
Ruawai College has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 of 37 in Northland. 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 Ruawai College rank in Northland?
Ruawai College ranks #19 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #421 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ruawai College?
Ruawai College had 139 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Ruawai College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruawai College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruawai College?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ruawai College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.