Raglan Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Raglan, Waikato 3265 · Waikato District
#17 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#211 of 486 nationally
About Raglan Area School
Raglan Area School is a state composite located in Raglan, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 611 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 17th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.6%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Raglan; Raglan Area School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)453
- Roll size (10%)611
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.4%
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 Raglan Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 611
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 40.6%
- 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 Raglan Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Raglan Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Raglan Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Raglan Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raglan Area School a good school?
Raglan Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 Raglan Area School rank in Waikato?
Raglan Area School ranks #17 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #211 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Raglan Area School?
Raglan Area School had 611 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Raglan Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Raglan Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Raglan Area School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Raglan Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.