David Henry School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3420 · South Waikato District
#157 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1405 of 1,559 nationally
About David Henry School
David Henry 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 153 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 157th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 56.9%; pacific students 46.4%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; David Henry School ranks 6th 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%)527
- Roll size (10%)153
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)63%
- 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 David Henry School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 153
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 63%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 56.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 46.4%
- 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 David Henry School has changed over time.
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Schools near David Henry School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 385 m away
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students · 604 m away
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 612 m away
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 1.2 km away
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students · 1.3 km away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 1.6 km away
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 1.6 km away
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students · 1.6 km away
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Frequently asked questions
Is David Henry School a good school?
David Henry School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #157 of 179 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 David Henry School rank in Waikato?
David Henry School ranks #157 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1405 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend David Henry School?
David Henry School had 153 students in 2026, a change of +63% over five years.
Is David Henry School a primary school or a secondary school?
David Henry School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near David Henry School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of David Henry School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.