Kuranui Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tirau, Waikato 3485 · South Waikato District
About Kuranui Primary School
Kuranui Primary School is a state contributing located in Tirau, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 50 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tirau; Kuranui Primary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)50
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Kuranui Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 50
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Kuranui Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kuranui Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 7.8 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 8.3 km away
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 9.7 km away
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 12 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 13 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 13 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kuranui Primary School a good school?
Kuranui Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing 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 Kuranui Primary School rank in Waikato?
Kuranui Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kuranui Primary School?
Kuranui Primary School had 50 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Kuranui Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kuranui Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kuranui Primary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Kuranui Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.