Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3444 · South Waikato District
About Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is a state integrated full primary located in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 48 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.4%; pacific students 18.8%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School ranks 2nd of 12 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%)480
- Roll size (10%)48
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.3%
- 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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 48
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 18.8%
- 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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students · 1.2 km away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 1.2 km away
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students · 1.4 km away
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 1.5 km away
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 1.7 km away
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students · 2.0 km away
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 2.2 km away
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 2.3 km away
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School a good school?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary 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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School rank in Waikato?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School had 48 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.