Auroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hāwera, Taranaki 4678 · South Taranaki District
#39 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#1138 of 1,559 nationally
About Auroa School
Auroa School is a state full primary located in Hāwera, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 167 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 39th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (45th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.5%; pacific students 1.2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hāwera; Auroa School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)473
- Roll size (10%)167
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.1%
- 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 Auroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 167
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.2%
- 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 Auroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Auroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Manaia School (Taranaki)
Manaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 9.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 11 km away
Kaponga School
Kaponga · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mimi School
Mimi · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Uruti School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
Makahu School
Makahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students
Rawhitiroa School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Auroa School a good school?
Auroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Auroa School rank in Taranaki?
Auroa School ranks #39 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #1138 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Auroa School?
Auroa School had 167 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Auroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Auroa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Auroa School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Auroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.