Netherton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Netherton, Waikato 3671 · Hauraki District
#97 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#960 of 1,559 nationally
About Netherton School
Netherton School is a state full primary located in Netherton, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 138 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 97th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.7%; pacific students 1.4%; 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%)465
- Roll size (10%)138
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.9%
- 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 Netherton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 138
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.7%
- 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 Netherton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Netherton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 5.7 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 6.5 km away
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students · 6.5 km away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 6.6 km away
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students · 7.3 km away
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 7.5 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 7.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 8.0 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 11 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Maihiihi School
Maihiihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Te Akau School
Te Akau · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Netherton School a good school?
Netherton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #97 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 Netherton School rank in Waikato?
Netherton School ranks #97 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #960 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Netherton School?
Netherton School had 138 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Netherton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Netherton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Netherton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Netherton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.