Orini Combined School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupiri, Waikato 3792 · Waikato District
#114 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1047 of 1,559 nationally
About Orini Combined School
Orini Combined School is a state full primary located in Taupiri, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 95 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 114th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Taupiri; Orini Combined School ranks 1st of 2 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%)460
- Roll size (10%)95
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-30.7%
- 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 Orini Combined School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 95
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -30.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- 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 Orini Combined School has changed over time.
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Schools near Orini Combined School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whitikahu School
Whitikahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 6.8 km away
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students · 11 km away
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 12 km away
Kimihia School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 13 km away
Taupiri School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 13 km away
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 14 km away
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 14 km away
Huntly College
Huntly · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
205 students · 14 km away
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Piopio Primary School
Piopio · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orini Combined School a good school?
Orini Combined School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #114 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 Orini Combined School rank in Waikato?
Orini Combined School ranks #114 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1047 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Orini Combined School?
Orini Combined School had 95 students in 2026, a change of -31% over five years.
Is Orini Combined School a primary school or a secondary school?
Orini Combined School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Orini Combined School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Orini Combined School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.