Maeroa Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton, Waikato 3200 · Hamilton City
#133 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato
#1188 of 1,559 nationally
About Maeroa Intermediate
Maeroa Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Hamilton, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 701 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 133rd of 179 ranked intermediate schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.8%; pacific students 13.1%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hamilton; Maeroa Intermediate ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)495
- Roll size (10%)701
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.5%
- 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 Maeroa Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 495
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 701
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.1%
- 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 Maeroa Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Maeroa Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 840 m away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 963 m away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students · 1.3 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.5 km away
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students · 1.6 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.6 km away
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 1.7 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 1.7 km away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Whakamaru School
Whakamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frankton School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
732 students
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maeroa Intermediate a good school?
Maeroa Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #133 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 Maeroa Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Maeroa Intermediate ranks #133 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato and #1188 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maeroa Intermediate?
Maeroa Intermediate had 701 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Maeroa Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Maeroa Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maeroa Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maeroa Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.