Elstow-Waihou Combined School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Aroha, Waikato 3392 · Matamata-Piako District
#65 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#740 of 1,559 nationally
About Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is a state full primary located in Te Aroha, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 175 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 65th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (46th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.1%; pacific students 4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Te Aroha; Elstow-Waihou Combined School ranks 1st of 6 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)175
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.5%
- 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 Elstow-Waihou Combined School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 175
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Elstow-Waihou Combined School has changed over time.
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Schools near Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students · 5.3 km away
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 5.9 km away
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 6.3 km away
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 6.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 6.7 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 10 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 12 km away
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students · 13 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Otaua School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
230 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elstow-Waihou Combined School a good school?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #65 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 Elstow-Waihou Combined School rank in Waikato?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School ranks #65 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #740 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Elstow-Waihou Combined School?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School had 175 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Elstow-Waihou Combined School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Elstow-Waihou Combined School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Elstow-Waihou Combined School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.