Forest Lake School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Forest Lake, Waikato 3200 · Hamilton City
#101 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#991 of 1,559 nationally
About Forest Lake School
Forest Lake School is a state contributing located in Forest Lake, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 386 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 101st of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59.6%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)386
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.4%
- 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 Forest Lake School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 386
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 59.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- 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 Forest Lake School has changed over time.
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Schools near Forest Lake School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 714 m away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 781 m away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 963 m away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.2 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.6 km away
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.6 km away
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.7 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 1.7 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waingaro School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Whakamaru School
Whakamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Lake School a good school?
Forest Lake School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #101 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 Forest Lake School rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School ranks #101 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #991 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School had 386 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Forest Lake School a primary school or a secondary school?
Forest Lake School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Forest Lake School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Lake School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.