Newstead Model School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Newstead, Waikato 3284 · Waikato District
#25 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#418 of 1,559 nationally
About Newstead Model School
Newstead Model School is a state contributing located in Newstead, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 152 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 25th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.1%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)418
- Roll size (10%)152
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.8%
- 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 Newstead Model School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 152
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Newstead Model School has changed over time.
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Schools near Newstead Model School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 3.2 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 3.3 km away
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 3.4 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 3.8 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 4.0 km away
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students · 4.0 km away
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students · 4.3 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 4.3 km away
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students · 4.7 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newstead Model School a good school?
Newstead Model School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 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 Newstead Model School rank in Waikato?
Newstead Model School ranks #25 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #418 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Newstead Model School?
Newstead Model School had 152 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Newstead Model School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newstead Model School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Newstead Model School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newstead Model School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.