Horohoro School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Horohoro, Waikato 3077 · Rotorua District
About Horohoro School
Horohoro School is a state full primary located in Horohoro, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 39 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 14.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 94.9%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)545
- Roll size (10%)39
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-31.1%
- 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 Horohoro School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 545
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 39
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -31.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 94.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- 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 Horohoro School has changed over time.
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Schools near Horohoro School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 9.3 km away
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 10 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Rotorua · State teen parent unit
· 10 km away
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students · 11 km away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 12 km away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 12 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 12 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Pukehangi · State activity centre
· 12 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 12 km away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Horohoro School a good school?
Horohoro School has a Success Index (NZ) of 14.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Horohoro School rank in Waikato?
Horohoro School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Horohoro School?
Horohoro School had 39 students in 2026, a change of -31% over five years.
Is Horohoro School a primary school or a secondary school?
Horohoro School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Horohoro School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horohoro School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.