Hauraki Plains College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ngatea, Waikato 3541 · Hauraki District
#14 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#183 of 486 nationally
About Hauraki Plains College
Hauraki Plains College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Ngatea, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 846 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.4%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0.5%.
There are 2 schools in Ngatea; Hauraki Plains College ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)846
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)86.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)57.7%
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 Hauraki Plains College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 846
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 86.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 57.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hauraki Plains College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hauraki Plains College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hauraki Plains College has changed over time.
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Schools near Hauraki Plains College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 489 m away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 4.4 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 6.3 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 7.3 km away
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students · 10 km away
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 12 km away
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 12 km away
Kaihere School
Kaihere · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 13 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 13 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
Mercury Bay Area School
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877 students
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hauraki Plains College a good school?
Hauraki Plains College has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Hauraki Plains College rank in Waikato?
Hauraki Plains College ranks #14 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #183 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hauraki Plains College?
Hauraki Plains College had 846 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Hauraki Plains College a primary school or a secondary school?
Hauraki Plains College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hauraki Plains College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hauraki Plains College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.