Kuratau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kuratau, Waikato 3381 · Taupo District
#132 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1187 of 1,559 nationally
About Kuratau School
Kuratau School is a state full primary located in Kuratau, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 91 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 132nd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.8%; pacific students 4.4%; 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%)475
- Roll size (10%)91
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15%
- 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 Kuratau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 91
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 53.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Kuratau School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kuratau School a good school?
Kuratau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #132 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 Kuratau School rank in Waikato?
Kuratau School ranks #132 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1187 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kuratau School?
Kuratau School had 91 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Kuratau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kuratau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.