Hinuera School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hinuera, Waikato 3472 · Matamata-Piako District
#62 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#720 of 1,559 nationally
About Hinuera School
Hinuera School is a state contributing located in Hinuera, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 174 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 62nd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.8%; pacific students 1.1%; 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%)435
- Roll size (10%)174
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16%
- 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 Hinuera School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 435
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 174
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.1%
- 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 Hinuera School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hinuera School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 7.0 km away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 7.2 km away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 7.2 km away
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 7.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 7.7 km away
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 7.8 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 8.0 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 9.7 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 11 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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172 students
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hinuera School a good school?
Hinuera School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #62 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 Hinuera School rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School ranks #62 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #720 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hinuera School?
Hinuera School had 174 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Hinuera School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hinuera School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hinuera School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hinuera School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.