Manawaru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Aroha, Waikato 3391 · Matamata-Piako District
#80 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#877 of 1,559 nationally
About Manawaru School
Manawaru School is a state full primary located in Te Aroha, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 73 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 80th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.1%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Te Aroha; Manawaru School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)73
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Manawaru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 73
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Manawaru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Manawaru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students · 8.7 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 10 km away
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 11 km away
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 12 km away
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students · 12 km away
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 13 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 14 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Hikuai School
Hikuai · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Manawaru School a good school?
Manawaru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #80 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 Manawaru School rank in Waikato?
Manawaru School ranks #80 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #877 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Manawaru School?
Manawaru School had 73 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Manawaru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Manawaru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Manawaru School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Manawaru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.