Onewhero Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Onewhero, Waikato 2697 · Waikato District
#24 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#282 of 486 nationally
About Onewhero Area School
Onewhero Area School is a state composite located in Onewhero, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 382 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 24th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28%; pacific students 8.6%; international students 0.3%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)467
- Roll size (10%)382
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)36.4%
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 Onewhero Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 382
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 36.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 28%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Onewhero Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Onewhero Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Onewhero Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Onewhero Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students · 6.3 km away
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students · 6.6 km away
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 7.7 km away
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students · 7.9 km away
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 11 km away
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students · 11 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 12 km away
Puni School
Puni · State contributing · Years 1–6
211 students · 12 km away
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students · 13 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students
Mercury Bay Area School
Whitianga · State composite · Years 1–13
877 students
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Onewhero Area School a good school?
Onewhero Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 of 58 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 Onewhero Area School rank in Waikato?
Onewhero Area School ranks #24 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #282 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Onewhero Area School?
Onewhero Area School had 382 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Onewhero Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Onewhero Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Onewhero Area School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Onewhero Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.