Āria School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Aria, Waikato 3979 · Waitomo District
About Āria School
Āria School is a state contributing located in Aria, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 42 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.7%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)461
- Roll size (10%)42
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Āria School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 42
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Āria School has changed over time.
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Schools near Āria School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pokuru School
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145 students
Ngakuru School
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56 students
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605 students
Korakonui School
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169 students
Orini Combined School
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95 students
Piopio Primary School
Piopio · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Āria School a good school?
Āria School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Āria School rank in Waikato?
Āria School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Āria School?
Āria School had 42 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Āria School a primary school or a secondary school?
Āria School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Āria School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Āria School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.