Ngakuru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ngakuru, Waikato 3077 · Rotorua District
About Ngakuru School
Ngakuru School is a state full primary located in Ngakuru, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 56 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.9%; pacific students 0%; 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%)461
- Roll size (10%)56
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.7%
- 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 Ngakuru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 56
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Ngakuru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngakuru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 6.0 km away
Horohoro School
Horohoro · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 9.3 km away
Upper Atiamuri School
Atiamuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students
Āria School
Aria · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Korakonui School
Korakonui · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Orini Combined School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
Piopio Primary School
Piopio · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngakuru School a good school?
Ngakuru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Ngakuru School rank in Waikato?
Ngakuru School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ngakuru School?
Ngakuru School had 56 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Ngakuru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngakuru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngakuru School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ngakuru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.