Cargill School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3420 · South Waikato District
About Cargill School
Cargill School is a state contributing located in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 40 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 70%; pacific students 15%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; Cargill School ranks 12th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)544
- Roll size (10%)40
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-42.4%
- 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 Cargill School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 544
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 40
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -42.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 70%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15%
- 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 Cargill School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cargill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 719 m away
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students · 719 m away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 992 m away
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 1.6 km away
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 1.7 km away
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students · 1.7 km away
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 1.8 km away
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students · 1.9 km away
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 2.2 km away
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
Horohoro School
Horohoro · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cargill School a good school?
Cargill School has a Success Index (NZ) of 14.4 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 Cargill School rank in Waikato?
Cargill School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Cargill School?
Cargill School had 40 students in 2026, a change of -42% over five years.
Is Cargill School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cargill School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cargill School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cargill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.