Pekapekarau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Awamutu, Waikato 3840 · Waipa District
#107 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1024 of 1,559 nationally
About Pekapekarau School
Pekapekarau School is a state contributing located in Te Awamutu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 320 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 contributing schools in New Zealand and 107th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 52.8%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Te Awamutu; Pekapekarau School ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)493
- Roll size (10%)320
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28.4%
- 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 Pekapekarau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 320
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 52.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- 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 Pekapekarau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pekapekarau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 1.7 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 1.8 km away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 2.0 km away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 2.0 km away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 2.1 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 2.2 km away
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 4.4 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 7.2 km away
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 10 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Whakamaru School
Whakamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Waingaro School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pekapekarau School a good school?
Pekapekarau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #107 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 Pekapekarau School rank in Waikato?
Pekapekarau School ranks #107 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1024 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pekapekarau School?
Pekapekarau School had 320 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is Pekapekarau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pekapekarau School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pekapekarau School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pekapekarau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.