Coromandel Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Coromandel, Waikato 3543 · Thames-Coromandel District
#55 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#444 of 486 nationally
About Coromandel Area School
Coromandel Area School is a state composite located in Coromandel, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 209 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 55th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 64.6%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)512
- Roll size (10%)209
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)45.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)22.7%
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 Coromandel Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 512
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 209
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 45.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 22.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 64.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- 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 Coromandel Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Coromandel Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Coromandel Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Coromandel Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 8.6 km away
Te Wharekura o Manaia
Manaia · State composite · Years 1–13
267 students · 10 km away
TKKM o Harataunga
Kennedy Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students · 11 km away
Colville School
Colville · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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359 students
Fraser High School
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TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
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194 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
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Paeroa College
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315 students
Forest View High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coromandel Area School a good school?
Coromandel Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 of 58 in Waikato. 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 Coromandel Area School rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School ranks #55 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #444 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Coromandel Area School?
Coromandel Area School had 209 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Coromandel Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Coromandel Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Coromandel Area School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Coromandel Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.